S.2659

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 S2659 mandates the governor to include climate considerations in each fiscal year's proposed budget to align with the 2021 Act on.

Rhode Island S2659 amends the 2021 Act on Climate to require the governor to detail climate considerations in the proposed budget for each fiscal year. This includes outlining efforts to meet the state's climate goals. The bill also grants state agencies authority to create rules and regulations necessary to achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions. This act aims to ensure climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience are integrated into the state's mission and projects.

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Environment and Agriculture Committee
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History

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture