Legislature OKs Rocky Point plate

Posted 6/28/16

The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed legislation that will create a special Rocky Point license plate. The measure is now on the governor’s desk.

The House bill, which was introduced by …

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Legislature OKs Rocky Point plate

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The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed legislation that will create a special Rocky Point license plate. The measure is now on the governor’s desk.

The House bill, which was introduced by Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick), and the Senate version, which was sponsored by Sen. William A. Walaska (D-Dist. 30, Warwick), create a specialty registration plate honoring the Rocky Point Foundation, which advocates and supports the public access and enjoyment of the former amusement park.

“Rocky Point is a place we all know and love,” said Solomon. “With the Rocky Point Foundation trying so hard to preserve the spirit of Rocky Point, these license plates will give everyone the opportunity not only to support the foundation financially, but to show their pride and help preserve the memory of every Rhode Islander’s favorite summertime playground.”

As with other specialty plates, the Rocky Point Foundation plate would include a $40 issuance surcharge for those individuals ordering them, with $20 going to the Rocky Point Foundation and $20 to the state’s general fund. A $10 surcharge for annual renewal of the plates would go directly to the foundation.

“The foundation does a lot for the preservation of this scenic treasure by working with public officials and others, engaging with neighbors, and raising funds for the property’s preservation,” Walaska said in a statement. “This license plate will help the foundation preserve and protect the natural and historic heritage and environment of the land.”

The foundation would be responsible for coming up with a design in cooperation with the Division of Motor Vehicles and the approval of the State Police. A minimum pre-paid order of 900 sets of plates would be required before the Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing them.

The Rocky Point Foundation is in the process of launching a website that will have the design of the plate once it has been finalized and provide the means of pre-ordering the plates.

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  • richardcorrente

    Congratulations Rep Joe Solomon and Senator Bill Walaska.

    The Rocky Point plate will draw positive attention to our city and possibly attract some new homebuyers/taxpayers. In the last 10 years Warwick lost 5,800 taxpayers (according to the U.S. Census) and anything we do to promote our city and attract some back is a step in the right direction.

    Again, congrats!

    Richard Corrente

    Democrat for Mayor

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