Rhode Island House Bill H6284

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/30/25
• Refer: 4/30/25

Caption

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.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would lead to a new revenue stream for both the town of Coventry and the Central Coventry Fire District. This financial support could aid in various local governmental efforts and fire safety enhancements. The allocation of these funds is expected to bolster the financial capacities of these entities, creating opportunities for improved public services and community support mechanisms.

Summary

House Bill H6284 proposes to amend Rhode Island's Chapter 46-15, specifically the regulations regarding water resources management. The bill mandates that 20% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board from a lease agreement with the Coventry Pines Golf Club must be allocated in two equal parts: 10% to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District. This proposed legislative change seeks to ensure that local entities benefit directly from revenues generated by state-controlled resources.

Contention

While specific points of contention have not been documented in the provided materials, typical concerns surrounding amendments like H6284 may include debates over appropriate fund allocation, the sufficiency of the rental fees, and how such a mandate affects the operational finances of the water resources board. Opponents might argue about the implications of state revenue distribution and the priorities of local versus state interests in resource management.