2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0510: Authorizes and empower the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways.

Legislative Summary

HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS - Authorizes and empower the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways.

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Bill History

2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Senate
3/28/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
Senate
4/3/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
5/30/2025
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Housing and Municipal Government(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Lammis Vargas
Lammis Vargas
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/26/202515.8 KB