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.
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.
Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or public land under the jurisdiction of state agencies from $500 to $1,000.
SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY OF 2025 AS "RHODE ISLAND NATIVE PLANT MONTH"
HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY OF 2025 AS “RHODE ISLAND NATIVE PLANT MONTH”
Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, with the exception of snow and ice removal, be the responsibility of the state.
Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, with the exception of snow and ice removal, be the responsibility of the state.
Adds grass/grass clippings to the items prohibited from being deposited or blown onto a highway or roadway.
Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2025, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.
Amends the composition of school bus districts within the state to provide transportation to students in grades kindergarten through 12.