Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7677: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7677 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 05/12/2026 House read and passed
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/12/2026)
- 04/30/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Showing 12 most recent of 14 actions. Full history