Environment

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2795: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL

Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities that choose to participate. Reports to be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and submitted to the department of environmental management.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes integrated pest management which reduces pesticide use and protects environmental health through sustainable rodent control methods.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2026

HB 7738: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium on energy code updates prevents stronger conservation standards, restricting progress toward efficiency goals.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium blocks updates to energy conservation code, preventing stricter environmental standards and conservation requirements until 2031.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

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