Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7996: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7996 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 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.
Reorganizes the coastal resources management council under the department of environmental management and create the bureau of coastal resources management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
- 04/06/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/07/2026)
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections