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Environment

Every environment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Rhode Island, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

RI Legislature US Congress
Total bills
3
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Julie Casimiro
100% support rate
Top opponent
Sherry Roberts
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving environment in Rhode Island

Legislators moving environment in Rhode Island
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Julie Casimiro
Julie Casimiro House · District 31
D
Strong +
100% 7
Megan Cotter
Megan Cotter House · District 39
D
Strong +
100% 8
Terri Cortvriend
Terri Cortvriend House · District 72
D
Strong +
100% 8
Jose Batista
Jose Batista House · District 12
D
Strong +
100% 7
Carol McEntee
Carol McEntee House · District 33
D
Strong +
100% 8
Sherry Roberts
Sherry Roberts House · District 29
R
Strong −
0% 8
Mike Chippendale
Mike Chippendale House · District 40
R
Strong −
0% 8
David Place
David Place House · District 47
R
Strong −
0% 8
George Nardone
George Nardone House · District 28
R
Strong −
0% 8
Chris Paplauskas
Chris Paplauskas House · District 15
R
Strong −
17% 8
Showing 3 of 3 bills

All environment bills

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 7071: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY -- RHODE ISLAND INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT ACT

HB 7071 would prohibit importing, transporting, selling, distributing, or possessing non-native invasive plant species in Rhode Island. It directly affects businesses and individuals handling these plants, including nurseries, landscapers, and residents. Violations could result in fines up to $500, with the state director defining which plants are prohibited. The law would take effect on January 1, 2027, pending final rulemaking.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits invasive plants to protect native ecosystems and biodiversity, directly advancing environmental conservation through regulatory control.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2438: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL

Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates school waste recycling programs and audits, promoting resource conservation and reduced landfill waste - directly advances environmental protection through waste management requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7342: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL

Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates school waste recycling audits and vendor participation reports to reduce landfill waste and promote recycling, directly advancing environmental protection through waste management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment