Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7917: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EXECUTIVE CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATING COUNCIL -- MANDATORY ACT ON CLIMATE COMPLIANCE IN STATE BUDGETING AND PLANNING

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7917 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EXECUTIVE CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATING COUNCIL -- MANDATORY ACT ON CLIMATE COMPLIANCE IN STATE BUDGETING AND PLANNING. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tina Spears (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); and 6 more.