Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3079: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3079 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“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
- 06/10/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 06/05/2026 Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
- 06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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