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died · Rhode Island · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 5380: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - AGREEMENT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE INCENTIVES COMPACT ACT

Establishes a compact agreement among at least two (2) states to prohibit the use of subsidies to selectively retain industry or company entice relocation from one state to another state or to open a new facility.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesPhases out corporate tax incentives, restricting state subsidies that divert public funds, aligning with 'oppose' stance by limiting tax breaks for businesses.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) David Place (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 5538: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT

Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses prison gerrymandering by requiring actual residence use for redistricting, a recognized criminal justice reform to ensure fair representation of incarcerated communities.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Arthur Handy (D) David Morales (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 5343: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES -- LEAD BY EXAMPLE ACT

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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects state funds toward renewable energy and EVs, promoting fiscal responsibility through efficient government spending allocation.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates state use of renewable energy tech and EVs, directly promoting clean energy adoption per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans plastic bottle purchases and mandates EVs/renewable tech for state use, reducing pollution and promoting clean energy95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 5074: HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION

This is a House resolution (not a law) requesting the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) to conduct a waste audit of the State House, develop waste reduction recommendations, and report by January 5, 2026. It also directs the Joint Committee on Legislative Services and the Division of Capital Asset Management to investigate installing water filling stations and electric car chargers in the State House parking lots to reduce plastic bottle use and support climate goals. The resolution formally asks these agencies to report their findings back to the House by the same deadline. As a procedural request, it does not create new laws but seeks specific actions for state building operations.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequests waste audit, water stations, and EV chargers to reduce plastic use and support climate goals per bill summary.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 5341: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- REGULATION OF BOATS -- FRESHWATER LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Authorizes the collection of a small additional fee, in addition to the registration fee paid by motorboat owners, to be deposited in a restricted account, in order to fund the newly established freshwater lake management program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new fee to fund freshwater lake management program, directly advancing budget allocation for environmental services.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Stephen Casey (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 5386: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT

This joint resolution would propose to the voters a constitutional amendment which would allow a criminal defendant to argue jury nullification as a defense.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows defendants to argue jury nullification as a defense, expanding defendant rights and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Cherie Cruz (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) Sherry Roberts (R) David Place (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 5340: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Requires the producer of artificial turf and turf infill sold or distributed in Rhode Island to report its chain of custody, from installation to use, repurposing, recycling and disposal.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires artificial turf disposal tracking to prevent environmental contamination, promoting responsible waste management per DEP oversight.85% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 5424: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2025

HB 5424 establishes the Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act, requiring large fossil fuel companies that emitted over one billion tons of greenhouse gases between 1990 and 2024 to pay for climate adaptation work already done by the state and municipalities. The bill targets corporations that profited from fossil fuels, directing payments toward climate response efforts like coastal protection, infrastructure upgrades, and emergency planning. Funds collected will be deposited into a dedicated account and used exclusively for qualifying climate adaptation projects. The program mandates that companies pay their share based on emissions data within six months of a formal demand, with payment plans allowed only for very small amounts relative to their profits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs fossil fuel companies to fund climate adaptation via dedicated account, supporting fiscal management of climate response programs.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTargets fossil fuel companies for climate adaptation funding, reducing fossil fuel dependence and directing payments toward climate response infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates fossil fuel companies to fund climate adaptation (coastal protection, infrastructure) using historical emissions data, directly advancing environmental protection efforts.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Arthur Handy (D)
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