120 bills on environment and climate
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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2800 | AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY Jacob E. Bissaillon | Became law | Jun 24, 2026Effective without Governor's signature |
| HB 7673 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Terri Cortvriend | Became law | Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor |
| HB 7619 | AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING Tina L. Spears | Became law | Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor |
| SB 3149 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY V. Susan Sosnowski | Became law | Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor |
| SB 3079 | AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING Robert Britto | Became law | Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor |
| HB 8400 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Julie A. Casimiro | Became law | Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor |
| HR 7532 | JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND Terri Cortvriend | Became law | Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor |
| SB 3224 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Bridget Valverde | Became law | Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor |
| HB 7734 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 Terri Cortvriend | Became law | Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor |
| HB 7071 | AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY -- RHODE ISLAND INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT ACT Jennifer Smith Boylan | Became law | Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor |
| SB 2799 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 Walter S. Felag Jr. | Became law | Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor |
| HB 7342 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL Lauren H. Carson | Became law | Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor |
| SB 2438 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL Bridget Valverde | Became law | Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor |
| HB 7926 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT June Speakman | Became law | Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor |
| SB 2885 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT Stefano V. Famiglietti | Became law | Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor |
| HR 8451 | HOUSE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO WORK WITH THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO DEVELOP A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO REDUCE TICK-BORNE ILLNESS ON BLOCK ISLAND Tina L. Spears | Passed one chamber | Jun 9, 2026House passed Sub A |
| HR 8601 | HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENTIRE AREA OF LAND USE, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING, ENVIRONMENT, AND REGULATION Joshua J. Giraldo | Passed one chamber | Jun 8, 2026House read and passed |
| SR 2657 | JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO STUDY AND REGULATE THE IMPACT OF WAKE BOATS ON RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC WATERWAYS Jessica de la Cruz | Passed one chamber | Jun 5, 2026Referred to House State Government & Elections |
| SR 3344 | SENATE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO WORK WITH THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO DEVELOP A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO REDUCE TICK-BORNE ILLNESS ON BLOCK ISLAND Alana M. DiMario | Passed one chamber | Jun 4, 2026Senate read and passed |
| SR 3343 | SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POTENTIAL CHANGES IN LEGISLATION/OVERSIGHT OF THE ACT ON CLIMATE Samuel D. Zurier | Passed one chamber | Jun 3, 2026Senate read and passed |
| HR 7344 | HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS Terri Cortvriend | Passed one chamber | Jun 2, 2026House passed Sub A |
| SR 2376 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $15,200,000 TO BE USED TO PURCHASE PFAS-FREE FIREFIGHTING GEAR Walter S. Felag Jr. | In committee | May 28, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 7911 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT Carol Hagan McEntee | Died | May 27, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 7910 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT David A. Bennett | Died | May 27, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SR 3317 | SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POTENTIAL CHANGES IN LEGISLATION/OVERSIGHT OF THE ACT ON CLIMATE Samuel D. Zurier | Passed one chamber | May 26, 2026Senate read and passed |
| SB 2024 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2026 Linda L. Ujifusa | Died | May 21, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2655 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING AND REGULATORY ACT Robert Britto | Died | May 20, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 8415 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT David A. Bennett | Died | May 19, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HR 8210 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEM) TO TRANSPLANT QUAHOGS INTO NARRAGANSETT BAY AND ESTABLISH A SHELLFISH HATCHERY PROGRAM Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. | In committee | May 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2594 | AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS Tiara T. Mack | Died | May 7, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2639 | AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS Andrew R. Dimitri | Died | May 6, 2026Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources |
| HR 8516 | HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Robert D. Phillips | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2026House read and passed |
| HB 8499 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PROPER MANAGEMENT OF UNUSED PAINT Jon D. Brien | Died | May 5, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 8498 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING, REUSE AND DISPOSAL OF MATTRESSES Jon D. Brien | Died | May 5, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 8219 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- RHODE ISLAND INSURANCE MARKET PROTECTION ACT Jennifer Smith Boylan | Died | May 5, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 8165 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Kathleen A. Fogarty | Died | Apr 30, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 7996 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT John G. Edwards | Died | Apr 30, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 3093 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION Melissa Murray | Died | Apr 30, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2121 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION Jessica de la Cruz | Died | Apr 30, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 8467 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION Evan P. Shanley | Died | Apr 29, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2792 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 Louis P. DiPalma | Died | Apr 29, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2531 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE CONVERSION FACILITY ACT Linda L. Ujifusa | Died | Apr 29, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 8450 | AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CLIMATE REFORM ACT Brian C. Newberry | Died | Apr 28, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| HB 7582 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Megan L. Cotter | Died | Apr 28, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2820 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Louis P. DiPalma | Died | Apr 28, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2547 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE Alana M. DiMario | Died | Apr 28, 2026Committee heard |
| SB 2546 | AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- STATE FORESTS AND FORESTRY PROJECTS Linda L. Ujifusa | Died | Apr 28, 2026Committee heard |
| SB 2441 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- COMPOSTING AND ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION Bridget Valverde | Died | Apr 28, 2026Committee heard |
| SB 2356 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Leonidas P. Raptakis | Died | Apr 28, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| SB 2437 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL Bridget Valverde | Died | Apr 15, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
From Rhode Island's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.