SB 2793

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 4, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES -- LEAD BY EXAMPLE ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2793
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-03-04
Energy
Summary

Takes several measures to lead by example by banning state purchases of plastic bottles, and requires state funds to be used to lease or purchase electric vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.

Sponsor
Valverde
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-04 Status in_committee
2026-03-04 Latest Action Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
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