Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 8532 — AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Last action — 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires a share of rental fees from a golf club to support local government and fire services.

This legislation mandates that 10% of rental fees collected from a lease with Coventry Pines Golf Club be allocated to the town of Coventry and another 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District. This ensures financial contributions from the golf club benefit local services.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could result in better-funded local services, potentially improving community safety and infrastructure.

Summary

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing (05/26/2026)

  3. 05/14/2026 Committee transferred to House Finance

  4. 05/08/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8532 do?
Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.
Who sponsors HB 8532?
HB 8532 is sponsored by Earl A. Read, III (Democratic), Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic), Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), and George A Nardone (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 8532?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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