Sen. Jessica de la Cruz

Primary SB 891

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Maddy summarySenate Bill 891 requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at finding the best ways to lower energy rates for consumers in Rhode Island. Due by April 30, 2026, the study will investigate energy rates in other states and review current Rhode Island energy programs that contribute to costs. It also calls for recommendations to implement "energy notes" on future legislation to transparently show their impact on energy costs. An appropriation of $100,000 is provided to hire consultants and experts for this study.

EnergySupports EnergyRequires study to lower consumer energy rates via program review and transparency measures, promoting affordability and utility consumer protection.85% confidence

died Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 995

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO, PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 995 expresses the deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences of the Rhode Island Senate on the passing of the Honorable Dominick J. Ruggerio, the former President and Dean of the Rhode Island Senate. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to his family.

Passed Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 652

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL

Adds advanced recycling as a definition for refuse disposal. Adds the advanced recycling facility that means a facility that receives, stores and converts post-use polymers and recovered feedstocks using advanced recycling.

died Apr 9, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 399

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Requires the executive climate change coordinating council to evaluate and make recommendations for the use of carbon emissions removal technology as an alternative to reducing carbon emissions and meeting climate goals.

EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly positions carbon removal tech as an 'alternative to reducing carbon emissions,' potentially weakening direct emission reduction efforts central to climate goals.92% confidence

died Apr 9, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 380

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2026 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.

EnergySupports EnergyRequires PUC report on grid capacity for electrification load, enabling renewable energy infrastructure expansion and grid modernization for electric vehicles/buildings.85% confidence

died Apr 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 927

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- CODE OF ETHICS

Increases, for persons subject to the Code of Ethics, the maximum value of an acceptable gift to $50.00 from a single interested person, but in no case can the gift have an aggregate value of more than $250 in any calendar year.

died Apr 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 472

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT

Requires the state to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact no later than July 1, 2025. Also restores access to telemedicine for all Rhode Island residents and allows treatment by out-of-state providers who register with DOH.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestores telemedicine access and enables out-of-state providers, expanding patient access to healthcare services per bill summary.90% confidence

died Apr 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 852

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Requires that all agencies' final rules, promulgated pursuant to the administrative procedures act, be approved by general assembly action, but in no case later than December 31 of the year it is promulgated before it can become effective.

died Apr 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 630

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPARENCY IN ELECTRIC AND GAS BILLS ACT

Requires electric and gas utilities to provide a detailed breakdown of supply, delivery, and public policy costs on electric and gas bills, including specific costs for renewable energy sources, and mandates public comment and PUC approval.

EnergySupports EnergyRequires utilities to break down renewable energy costs on bills, promoting transparency in energy spending and consumer awareness of renewable investments.85% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires breakdown of renewable energy costs on utility bills, promoting transparency for clean energy adoption and consumer awareness of environmental investments.80% confidence

died Apr 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 781

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Redefines “farm” by reducing the amount of revenue from farm products required to be sold from ten thousand ($10,000) to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500).

died Apr 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track