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SB 2655 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING AND REGULATORY ACT

Summary
Requires applications for energy facilities to take into consideration the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires energy facility applications to advance greenhouse gas emissions reductions per climate law, directly supporting clean energy transition and emissions goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires energy facility applications to consider advancing greenhouse gas reductions per 2021 Climate Act, directly aligning with emissions reduction goals.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
May 20, 2026
Committee
05/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
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6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Alana DiMario
Alana DiMario
DDemocratic
RI
36
P
Photo of Bob Britto
Bob Britto
DDemocratic
RI
18
P
Photo of Jake Bissaillon
Jake Bissaillon
DDemocratic
RI
1
P
Photo of Lori Urso
Lori Urso
DDemocratic
RI
8
P
Photo of Mark McKenney
Mark McKenney
DDemocratic
RI
30
P
Photo of Victoria Gu
Victoria Gu
DDemocratic
RI
38