General Bill Info
Legislative Topic:
Water
Bill Year:
2017
Brief Bill Description:
This act would establish the Rhode Island cooperative water authority. The authority would have the power to acquire, lease, manage, sell, and otherwise deal with land and water supply systems. The authority would be authorized to issue bonds and notes in furtherance of its mission.
Add to Agenda?:
Consider Opposing
Legislative Activity Type:
Bill
House Info
House Bill #:
6122
Rep Lead Sponsor:
House Committee Assignment:
House Hearings:
Current House Bill Status:
Deferred
House Bill Status Report:
04/14/2017 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
04/20/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/21/2017 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/26/2017)
04/28/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/02/2017)
05/02/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Info
Senate Bill #:
0810
Senate Lead Sponsor:
Senate Committee Assignment:
Current Senate Bill Status:
In Committee
Senate Bill Status Report:
04/25/2017 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
05/19/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/25/2017)
ECRI Position
Legislative Priority