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H8127

Amends the Rhode Island Transit Authority (RIPTA) board composition by adding the Rhode Island Climate Community to the groups given due consideration for appointment to the board.

Introduced·2/27/26
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Rhode Island H8127 amends the Rhode Island Transit Authority board composition to include the Rhode Island Climate Community in the groups considered.

Rhode Island H8127 modifies the Rhode Island Transit Authority (RIPTA) board composition by adding the Rhode Island Climate Community to the groups considered for appointments. The bill specifies that the Rhode Island Climate Community should be among the entities given due consideration for nominations to the RIPTA board. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Corporations 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 Corporations