Solomon legislation would prohibit development on State House grounds

Posted 1/17/19

Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) has again submitted legislation that would preserve the history and open space of the State House grounds. The legislation (2019-H 5041) would prohibit the development of any land contiguous to the State

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Solomon legislation would prohibit development on State House grounds

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Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) has again submitted legislation that would preserve the history and open space of the State House grounds.

The legislation (2019-H 5041) would prohibit the development of any land contiguous to the State House unless approved by the General Assembly. The bill comes on the heels of a plan to construct a combined bus hub and business development on State House land along Gaspee Street that would be connected with the Providence Train Station.

“While I appreciate the zeal of state planners and their efforts to develop the city, we must never forget that the Rhode Island State House – and by extension its grounds – ultimately belongs to the people,” Solomon said. “It’s more than symbolic, it’s more than iconic. It’s over 100 years of history, and an important reminder to every legislator and public officials of the importance of what is done here. It is not ever to be bought and sold.”

The bill, which is cosponsored by Reps. Robert D. Phillips (D-Dist. 51, Woonsocket, Cumberland), James B. Jackson (D-Dist. 26, West Warwick, Coventry Warwick), Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) and Charlene M. Lima (D-Dist. 14, Cranston, Providence), has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

The House passed the legislation last year, but the Senate failed to act upon it.

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    This is AWESOME!

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