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SB 3029

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-3029
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-09
Elections / Voting
Summary

Prohibits municipalities from restricting certain landscaping equipment based on its power source. It also prohibits any changes in the regulation of the use of power equipment in the municipality, without a positive referendum vote.

Sponsor
Patalano
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-09 Status in_committee
2026-04-09 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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