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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE
ROADS
Introduced By: Senator Joshua Miller
Date Introduced: January 18, 2023
Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1. Section 24-8-11 of the General Laws in Chapter 24-8 entitled "Construction 2
and Maintenance of State Roads" is hereby amended to read as follows: 3
24-8-11. Beautification. 4
The department of transportation is hereby authorized and empowered to plant pollinator-5
friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants to and otherwise beautify the area within 6
the limits of a road, including state highways. This beautification shall be done in a manner and at 7
locations as the department may deem advisable, and the cost of the work shall be paid from 8
moneys, appropriated for highway purposes, not otherwise needed for the construction, 9
reconstruction and maintenance of state roads and bridges; and the state controller is hereby 10
authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such 11
sums as may from time to time be required, upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved 12
by the director of transportation. The department shall seek suggestions from apiarists, 13
horticulturists and other certified professionals to identify the appropriate types of plants and 14
locations that benefit pollinators. 15
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 16
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAI NTENANCE OF STATE
ROADS
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This act would authorize and empower the department of transportation to plant pollinator-1
friendly species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants. 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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