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H7998

Requires the governor, when presenting his proposed budget articles for each fiscal year to set forth the climate considerations that were undertaken to move the state towards the mandated goals set forth in the 2021 Act on Climate.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7998 mandates the governor to detail climate considerations in each fiscal year's proposed budget.

Rhode Island H7998 requires the governor to include climate considerations in the proposed budget articles for each fiscal year. This requirement aims to align the state's budget with the climate goals set by the 2021 Act on Climate. The bill ensures that all state agencies exercise their powers and duties to address climate change impacts, including greenhouse gas emission reductions. This act would take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections