H7917

Requires that state departments and agencies integrate the recommendations contained in the act on climate strategy report.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7917 mandates state departments and agencies to integrate climate strategy report recommendations into budgeting, planning, and capital.

Rhode Island H7917 requires state departments and agencies to incorporate the recommendations from the act on climate strategy report into their annual operating budgets, capital budgets, strategic plans, and other planning documents. This integration is necessary for compliance with state law and to meet mandated emissions reduction targets. The bill mandates quantified emissions impact assessments for all budget and capital project submissions, ensuring they either reduce, are neutral, or increase greenhouse gas emissions.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 25

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources