When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 5294 introduced?

HB 5294 was introduced on Feb 05, 2025.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 5294?

The latest action on HB 5294 by the House was: 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Feb 27, 2025.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 5294?

HB 5294 was introduced by Evan P. Shanley.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 5294 (2025 legislative session)

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HB 5294

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AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- OLD GROWTH FOREST PROTECTION ACT (Creates the Old Growth Forest Protection Act to provide protection for state-owned forestland in their natural state prohibiting extractive logging and clearcutting in any forest on state-owned land.)

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House • Feb 27, 2025: 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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Evan P. Shanley
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(D - 24)
David A. Bennett
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(D - 20)
Robert D. Phillips
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(D - 51)

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Feb 27, 2025 | House
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 21, 2025 | House
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2025)
Feb 05, 2025 | House
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

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02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2025)
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Ann RossmanPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Anne TeipelPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Backcountry Hunters and Anglers - Michael WoodsPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Barbara WalshPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Buckeye Brook Coalition - Michael ZarumPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Defenders of Animals - Dennis TabellaPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Division of Statewide Planning - Meredith BradyPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Donna GiglioPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Dr. Hans SchollPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Dr. Joseph ShannonPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--East Greenwich Town Council - Renu EnglehartPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Elizabeth HillyerPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Faye DvorchakPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--George VoutesPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Greg GerrittPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Janice McAleerPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Jennifer BrownPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Jennifer SheppardPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Katharine RauchPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Kathryn CarterPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Kathryn FassnachtPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Kim Casci-PalangioPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Leigh MedeirosPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Margaret ParsonsPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Mary KellyPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Melanie DeSantisPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Michelle KomarPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--North Smithfield Land Trust - Paul SoaresPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Old Growth Tree Society - Nathan CornellPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Pat FoleyPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Paul MarshallPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Peter TraftonPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Rachael McIntoshPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--RESTORE The North Woods - Michael KellettPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--RI DEM - Terrence GrayPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--RI Forest Conservator's Organization, Inc. - William FortunePDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Saundra McMillanPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Sheila RessegerPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Stefan DiPippoPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Stephen DahlPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Susan AubinPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Susan LoomisPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Susan MasinoPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Veronica RamosPDF
House Environment and Natural Resources: 02-27-2025--H5294--Volunteer Services for Animals - Joanne RongoPDF

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