S.2727

Creates an intervenor compensation program to provide compensation in the form of grants for legal fees, expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs to an intervenor in both, energy siting board and public utilities commission proceedings.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2727 establishes an intervenor compensation program to provide grants for legal fees and other costs to intervenors in energy siting.

Rhode Island S2727 creates an intervenor compensation program to provide grants for legal fees, expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs to individuals or organizations participating in energy siting board and public utilities commission proceedings. The grants are intended to offset financial burdens for those facing significant financial hardship. The program includes provisions for annual reporting, educational outreach, and the establishment of special funds to manage the grants. The grants are capped at $50,000, with adjustments every five years based on the consumer price index.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary