Rhode IslandRhode Island allows long leases at state ports for fishing
Rhode Island’s environmental department may lease certain state ports and marine facilities for commercial fishing-related work for up to 40 years.
What it does
The Department of Environmental Management may lease certain state ports and marine facilities for up to 40 years for commercial fishing-related purposes.
Argument forLonger leases could give fishing businesses more time to invest in facilities at state ports and marinas.
Argument againstLeases lasting up to 40 years could limit the state’s choices for port property when public needs change.
More detail
The Department of Environmental Management may lease certain ports and marine facilities for up to 40 years for commercial fishing-related purposes. The provision covers commercial fishing-related leases at the named facilities and other department-owned and operated ports and marine facilities. The covered facilities are the Port of Galilee, State Pier #9, Chase Marina, and other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department. The act takes effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- 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 Senate passed in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1006/10/2026 House read and passedPassed House
- Jun 806/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 806/08/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Jun 506/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- Apr 704/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Apr 304/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
- Feb 1102/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & ElectionsIntroduced
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