PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Good weather is on the way for our riding season to be enjoyed by all. I look forward to seeing everyone at the different events that kick off our season. The road construction everywhere makes riding a bit of a challenge at times and unsafe to say the least. Be extra careful in order to get home safe and in one piece.

RIMA Annual Memorial Day Run to The Veterans Cemetery will be on Monday 5/25/2026
starting at Motel 6 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick RI.
Kick stands up promptly at 12.00 noon. Join us in Honoring our Veterans for their sacrifices.

May will be designated Motorcycle Awareness Month this year with road signs and public service messaging starting soon.

The mandatory helmet bill, was heard in both chambers. This bill proposed to require ALL motorcycle operators to wear a helmet regardless of age or experience, After hearing testimony both for and against, the proposal was held for further study. This is the best possible outcome, and it is not likely to come up again this legislative session.

Representative Dave Bennett (Dist 20-Cran, Warw) "nailed" his testimony, in voicing opposition to this bill. Also, a thank you to Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone III,(Dist 7 Prov, Johnston) Senator Andrew Dimitri, (Dist 25 Johnston) Senator Hanna Gallo, (Dist 27 Cran, W Warw) and Representative Arthur "Doc" Corvese (Dist 55 No. Prov).

The Lane Filtering bills have also been heard and held for further study for this year. Sponsored by motorcycle friendly Representatives: Bennett, Edwards, Potter, Chippendale, Quattrocchi, Nardone, Hopkins, Paplauskas, Slater, O'Brien, and Senator Hanna Gallo.
Thank you to all that took the time to send in emails. Your voice matters!

Presently, the budget bill and the motorcycle trade in sales tax credit are still pending in the chambers. We closely monitor state and federal legislation, but we cannot do it alone.

Together we make a difference for safety, education and legislation in R.I.
Our success depends on you JOIN RIMA TODAY help us help you.

Our next RIMA meeting will be on 05/19/2026 @ 7pm. 9 Lincoln Ave. Coventry RI.

Ride safe Ride Free.
Paul Bond
President/ RIMA

Legislative Update# 12; Week 16
April 27th, 2026
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The House and Senate will be Meeting on Tues, Wed, and Thurs of this week at 4 pm.
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We will monitor proceedings closely and update as needed; especially, with regards to any NEW Hearings being Posted in either Chamber.
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This Week in Review:
HOUSE
Introduced: (0) Bills.
RIMA reviewed.
NO "NEW" Interest --
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This Week in Review:
SENATE
Introduced: (8) Bills.
RIMA reviewed.
NO "NEW" Interest --
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RIMA Monitoring for Potential
Hearings:
S 2230 -- Senate Trade In Tax
H 7127 --  Budget Bill
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If questions about a Bill -- the Process, Bill Text, Response Procedures, Etc., just contact me at:

Cam B., RIMA Secretary;
Leathernecks MC RI
(401) 742 2560 (text = ok)
rijcbigscape@gmail.com
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My wife Anita and I just wanted to say THANK YOU! to all of the RIMA Board Members and RIMA Members in attendance at last night's Meeting.

Your kindness and generosity are most deeply appreciated!
Sincerely,
Cam + Anita Bigelow