S.2800

Provides that energy storage systems located on abandoned or contaminated property be permitted by right as a permitted use and not considered to have negative environmental impacts.

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Rhode Island S2800 allows energy storage systems on abandoned or contaminated property to be permitted by right and not considered to have negative.

Rhode Island S2800 amends the state's laws to allow energy storage systems on abandoned or contaminated property to be permitted by right. This means they are automatically allowed without needing special permission. The bill also states that these systems will not be considered to have negative environmental impacts. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 5

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

History

Jun 24

Senate

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence