Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7996: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

In committee Last action April 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7996 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 -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); Tina Spears (Democratic); Susan Donovan (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); and 6 more.