Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 679: AN ACT AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 679 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles" also provides that forest product operations are permitted uses within all zoning districts of a municipality except where prohibited.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/18/2025 House voted to reconsider
- 06/18/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/17/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
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