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HB 5781 Rhode Island House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- STATE FORESTS AND FORESTRY PROJECTS

Summary
Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2026 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds 10 FTE positions for forestry programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for public services as specified in FY 2026 appropriations.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forestry positions to support DEM's forest management, advancing conservation of natural resources through dedicated staff for forestry projects.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action May 13, 2025
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Committee
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May 13, 2025
Committee
05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Megan Cotter
DDemocratic
RI
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