Special Legislation

Allows Kimberley Gaffett to join Bonnie Phyllis Nolan and David Gaffett Spier in Marriage on or about October 3, 2026, within the Town of New Shoreham.

SB 2176 creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for the "Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers," a group dedicated to preserving a historic site. The bill directly affects vehicle owners who choose to purchase this specialized plate. It provides no other policy changes or mechanisms beyond this plate designation, as it is a procedural measure. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 16, 2026, and referred to the Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs committee.

HB 7780 creates a special license plate for vehicles registered with the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame. Vehicle owners who choose this plate pay a $40 one-time fee (split $20 to the state general fund and $20 to the Hall of Fame) plus a $10 annual renewal fee, all going to support the Hall's mission. The plate replaces standard registration, requires design approval, and mandates that Hall of Fame funds benefit Rhode Island charities, with annual financial reports required.

HB 7088 creates special vehicle registration plates for the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub, a nonprofit organization that honors veterans by providing free trips to Washington, D.C. for WWII and Korean War veterans. Owners of vehicles registered with these special plates pay a $40 initial fee (with $20 going to the state general fund and $20 to the nonprofit) plus a $10 annual renewal fee that fully supports the nonprofit’s mission. The plates replace standard registration, must display the organization’s name, and require the nonprofit to use funds for Rhode Island charities while submitting annual financial reports. This procedural bill does not affect general vehicle registration but provides a dedicated funding mechanism for the nonprofit’s veterans' program.

HB 7571 creates a special license plate design for vehicles registered under the nonprofit "Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers." The plate replaces standard registration plates and requires a one-time $40 fee (with $20 going to Rhode Island's general fund and $20 to the nonprofit) plus a $10 annual renewal fee. The nonprofit must use all funds from plate sales to host cultural programs supporting the preservation of the Narragansett Towers and must submit annual financial reports. This bill directly affects vehicle owners who choose to display this special plate, with no refunds available for cancellation. The plate design must be approved by the Rhode Island State Police and follows standard registration procedures.