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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0560

Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0560

Introduced
3/7/23  

Caption

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.)

Impact

The appropriation is intended to ensure that farmers and land manageers can maintain practices that align with sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. By providing this funding, the state government reaffirms its commitment to agricultural land conservation, which is vital for food production, biodiversity, and the preservation of natural habitats. This financial support could lead to enhanced efforts in managing and safeguarding farmland effectively, thus contributing to long-term environmental stewardship.

Summary

S0560 is a joint resolution aimed at appropriating $5,000,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for the purpose of preserving, protecting, and conserving farmlands within the state. The resolution highlights an urgent need for funding, as it has been pointed out that previous resources allocated for this cause have been depleted. Advocates for the bill emphasize the critical role that preserved farmland plays in the overall ecosystem and the economy of Rhode Island.

Contention

While the resolution has garnered support from various stakeholders, there could be discussions about the best approaches to fund and implement such conservational efforts. Some might raise concerns regarding budget allocations and the potential impact on other critical areas of state funding. Additionally, discussions could address whether the amount appropriated is sufficient to meet the real needs of farmland conservation and if similar funding will be guaranteed in the future to continue these efforts.

Latest RI S0560 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

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 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 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 H6360

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.)

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 S2958

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $180,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND STATE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AND ITS THREE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $180,000 to the RI State Conservation Committee and its three Conservation Districts.)

RI H7775

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $180,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND STATE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AND ITS THREE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $180,000 to the RI State Conservation Committee and its three Conservation Districts.)

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 H5324

House Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $180,000 For The Rhode Island State Conservation Committee And Its Three Conservation Districts (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $180,000 To The Ri State Conservation Committee And Its Three Conservation Districts.)

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.)

Similar Bills

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