Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5822: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE

Passed one chamber Last action June 2, 2025: 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Plain-language summary

HB 5822 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2025): 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jose Batista (Democratic); Earl Read (Democratic); Evan Shanley (Democratic); Alex Finkelman (Democratic); and 6 more.