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14 bills found for "Highways"
Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.
This bill deals with the rules that apply when someone wants to sue a town or city in Rhode Island for injuries or damages caused by a poorly maintained road or bridge.
Utility relocation costs related to highway construction to be partially or fully paid for by the state.
This bill deals with who pays the costs when utility lines and equipment (like electrical wires, water pipes, or gas lines) need to be moved because of highway construction projects.
Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, with the exception of snow and ice removal, be the responsibility of the state.
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Authorizes a blanket permit and fee to allow the movement of self-propelled cranes which are in excess of size and weight load requirements, to move on state highways.
This bill would create a special "blanket permit" system for large, self-propelled cranes that are too big or too heavy to legally travel on Rhode Island state highways under normal rules.
Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.
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Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.
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Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, with the exception of snow and ice removal, be the responsibility of the state.
No summary available yet.
Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.
No summary available yet.
Authorizes a blanket permit and fee to allow the movement of self-propelled cranes which are in excess of size and weight load requirements, to move on state highways.
No summary available yet.
Authorizes and empower the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways.
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Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.
No summary available yet.
Makes a violation using the passing lane on limited access highways when not passing another vehicle.
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Requires the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways
This bill would require the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to plant trees, shrubs, grasses, and other plants that are native to the region and beneficial to pollinators — such as bees, butterflies, and other insects — within the areas alongside roadways, including state highways.
Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2025
This bill aims to prevent the federal government from requiring travelers to wear masks on public transportation.