Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7074: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7074 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/22/2026)
- 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources