Rhode Island SB 31: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS (Authorizes and empowers the department of transportation to plant pollinator-friendly species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants.)
Status: 04/27/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study (as of 2023-04-27)
State: Rhode Island · Session: 2023 · Bill: SB 31
Subjects: Agriculture, Highway Construction, Highways, Roads, State Affairs
Sponsors: Miller
Bill Text
2023 -- S 0031 ======== LC000288 ======== S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS Introduced By: Senator Joshua Miller Date Introduced: January 18, 2023 Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: 1 SECTION 1. Section 24-8-11 of the General Laws in Chapter 24-8 entitled "Construction 2 and Maintenance of State Roads" is hereby amended to read as follows: 3 24-8-11. Beautification. 4 The department of transportation is hereby authorized and empowered to plant pollinator-5 friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants to and otherwise beautify the area within 6 the limits of a road, including state highways. This beautification shall be done in a manner and at 7 locations as the department may deem advisable, and the cost of the work shall be paid from 8 moneys, appropriated for highway purposes, not otherwise needed for the construction, 9 reconstruction and maintenance of state roads and bridges; and the state controller is hereby 10 authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such 11 sums as may from time to time be required, upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved 12 by the director of transportation. The department shall seek suggestions from apiarists, 13 horticulturists and other certified professionals to identify the appropriate types of plants and 14 locations that benefit pollinators. 15 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 16 ======== LC000288 ======== LC000288 - Page 2 of 2 EXPLANATION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF A N A C T RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS *** This act would authorize and empower the department of transportation to plant pollinator-1 friendly species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants. 2 This act would take effect upon passage. 3 ======== LC000288 ========
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