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Rhode Island House Bill H6360

Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6360

Introduced
5/3/23  

Caption

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Litter Control Appropriation Fund (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Litter Control And Recycling Appropriation Fund.)

Impact

The passage of H6360 will significantly impact state laws relating to environmental management and waste control. The funds allocated would enable DEM to enhance its programs for litter removal and waste recycling, facilitating better management of public spaces and natural resources. This financial support is critical in furthering the state's efforts to maintain a clean environment and to educate residents about the importance of litter prevention and recycling initiatives.

Summary

House Bill H6360 proposes to make an appropriation of $2,000,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for the Litter Control Appropriation Fund. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the state's efforts to control litter, recover waste materials, and promote recycling. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sustainable and clean environment within the state, recognizing that effective litter control is fundamental to public health and environmental quality.

Contention

While the bill may appear beneficial for environmental efforts, there could be discussions around the sufficiency of the allocated amount and how effectively these funds will be utilized. Concerns may arise about the sustainability of funding for ongoing efforts, as well as the accountability measures in place for ensuring that the funds lead to tangible improvements in litter control and environmental health. Stakeholders might debate the most effective strategies and priorities for using these resources, including community involvement in litter control initiatives.

Latest H6360 Activity

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI H8181

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $250,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $250,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Creation Of A Climate Dashboard.)

RI H8155

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $100,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of ($100,000) To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Purpose Providing Funding For A Veterinarian At The Wildlife Clinic Of Rhode Island.)

RI H8180

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Creation Of A Public Relations And Communications Plan.)

RI H6018

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Five Million Dollars To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Rhode Island Farmlands.)

RI S0560

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Five Million Dollars To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Rhode Island Farmlands.)

RI H8179

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To The Department Of Environmental Management.)

RI H6326

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEM) TO TRANSPLANT QUAHOGS INTO NARRAGNSETT BAY AND ESTABLISH A SHELLFISH HATCHERY PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $2,300,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for the transplantation of quahogs and the establishment of a shellfish hatchery program.)

RI H6124

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Food Bank (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Community Food Bank.)

RI H6314

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $125,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $125,000 To The Dem To Fund Engineering And Architectural Analyses For Infrastructure Improvements Required At Meshanticut Lake State Park.)

RI H6022

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $275,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (dem) To Purchase Counters, And Maintain, Collect, And Analyze Year-round Data On Bike Path Usage Throughout The State (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $275,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management To Purchase Counters, And Maintain, Collect And Analyze Year-round Data On Bike Path Usage Throughout The State.)

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