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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS
Introduced By: Representative Joseph J. Solomon
Date Introduced: January 25, 2023
Referred To: House State Government & Elections
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 37-8 of the General Laws entitled "Public Buildings" is hereby 1
amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
37-8-21. Prohibition of the development of land contiguous to the State House. 3
Notwithstanding the provisions of ยงยง 37-8-1 and 37-8-10, it shall be prohibited to develop any and 4
all land that is contiguous to and outside the Rhode Island State House, including the land bordered 5
by Francis Street, Gaspee Street, and Smith Street in Providence, for any development unless it is 6
approved by the general assembly. 7
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 8
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS
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This act would prohibit any development of land contiguous to the State House unless 1
approved by the general assembly. 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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