Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7141: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7141 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Arthur Handy (Democratic); Tina Spears (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); and 6 more.