HB-8261: Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Newberry
House Read And Passed on 06/10/2024
You have voted HB-8261: Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state..
SB-3066: Changes utility company billing practices so that when a gas electric utility changes their customer billing, they would be required to file a copy of the new bill with the PUC for approval, with a complete explanation of the changes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/28/2024
You have voted SB-3066: Changes utility company billing practices so that when a gas electric utility changes their customer billing, they would be required to file a copy of the new bill with the PUC for approval, with a complete explanation of the changes..
HB-8217: Establishes a safe and reasonable regulatory framework for companies and drivers providing non-emergency medical transportation services to a population of vulnerable passengers through coordination with the state's health and human service agencies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Patricia Serpa
Signed By Governor on 06/24/2024
You have voted HB-8217: Establishes a safe and reasonable regulatory framework for companies and drivers providing non-emergency medical transportation services to a population of vulnerable passengers through coordination with the state's health and human service agencies..
HB-8201: Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Dawson
Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 04/25/2024
You have voted HB-8201: Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act..
SB-2956: Amends several provisions relative the powers and duties of the PUC and requires the submission by utilities of integrated distribution system plans identifying solutions to reduce greenhouse gases.
Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/01/2024
You have voted SB-2956: Amends several provisions relative the powers and duties of the PUC and requires the submission by utilities of integrated distribution system plans identifying solutions to reduce greenhouse gases..
You have voted SB-2944: Increases the penalties for public utilities for violations of the general law governing the duties of utilities and carriers..
SB-2801: Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new chapter 93, an amended "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act."
Sponsored by: Sen. Sandra Cano
Signed By Governor on 06/10/2024
You have voted SB-2801: Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new chapter 93, an amended "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act.".
SB-2853: Requires that public utilities plan utility work in accordance with the state transportation improvement program schedules when working on state roads.
Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi
Senate Read And Passed on 06/11/2024
You have voted SB-2853: Requires that public utilities plan utility work in accordance with the state transportation improvement program schedules when working on state roads..
SB-2823: Authorizes the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to enter into certain projects and procure related services including the transit center project, using design build contracting and progressive design build contracting.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jonathon Acosta
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/02/2024
You have voted SB-2823: Authorizes the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to enter into certain projects and procure related services including the transit center project, using design build contracting and progressive design build contracting..
SB-2849: Amends the provision of notice to be provided for the release of any hazardous gas or liquid as determined by the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi
Signed By Governor on 06/12/2024
You have voted SB-2849: Amends the provision of notice to be provided for the release of any hazardous gas or liquid as determined by the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration..
SB-2808: Requires that developers of ground-mounted solar systems submit a plan for decommissioning to be held on file by the municipality and requires DEM, with the office of energy resources, make publicly available model decommissioning plans.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Miller
Signed By Governor on 06/26/2024
You have voted SB-2808: Requires that developers of ground-mounted solar systems submit a plan for decommissioning to be held on file by the municipality and requires DEM, with the office of energy resources, make publicly available model decommissioning plans..
SB-2738: Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Miller
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024
You have voted SB-2738: Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears..
SB-2736: Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi
Referred To House Corporations on 05/08/2024
You have voted SB-2736: Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act..
SB-2506: Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability for the current electric grid to handle the electrification load need to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024
You have voted SB-2506: Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability for the current electric grid to handle the electrification load need to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes..
SB-2640: Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility.
Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/04/2024
You have voted SB-2640: Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility..
SB-2536: Prohibits utility companies from limiting the eligibility of a net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed under the net metering system to be credited to the consumer.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Miller
Senate Passed Sub A on 06/13/2024
You have voted SB-2536: Prohibits utility companies from limiting the eligibility of a net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed under the net metering system to be credited to the consumer..
SB-2542: Makes several amendments relative to the affordable clean energy security act establishing the act's priority over chapter 6.2 of title 42 (the "2021 act on climate").
Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz
Introduced, Referred To Senate Environment And Agriculture on 03/01/2024
You have voted SB-2542: Makes several amendments relative to the affordable clean energy security act establishing the act's priority over chapter 6.2 of title 42 (the "2021 act on climate")..
SB-2509: Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Paolino
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024
You have voted SB-2509: Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information..