Rhode IslandState ports may offer long leases for commercial fishing
The Department of Environmental Management may lease certain state ports and marine facilities for up to 40 years for commercial fishing uses.
What it does
The law allows leases of up to 40 years at certain state ports and marine facilities for commercial fishing industry-related purposes.
Argument forLonger leases could give fishing businesses more time to plan investments at state ports and marine facilities.
Argument againstA lease lasting up to 40 years could limit the state’s flexibility to use those facilities for other needs.
More detail
The law allows leases of up to 40 years for commercial fishing industry-related purposes. The provision applies to the named ports and other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the Department of Environmental Management. The provision covers the Port of Galilee, State Pier #9, Chase Marina, and other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the Department of Environmental Management. The act took effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2306/23/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 406/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)Minor
- Jun 206/02/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 2905/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- Apr 2904/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and AgricultureIntroduced
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