H7623

Requires that the division of planning create a checklist of environmental and energy issues that state construction projects which cost in excess of $10,000,000 would need to consider.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7623 mandates the Division of Planning to create a checklist of environmental and energy issues for state construction projects costing.

Rhode Island H7623 requires the Division of Planning, in collaboration with the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and the Office of Energy Resources, to develop a checklist of environmental and energy issues for state construction projects exceeding $10,000,000. This checklist must be considered during the design and construction phases of the project. The checklist includes considerations such as coastal flooding, resilience to flooding, impact on neighboring properties, energy efficiency, and alternative stormwater management strategies.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources