Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5575: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- LONG TERM CONTRACTING STANDARDS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5575 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- LONG TERM CONTRACTING STANDARDS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows for the procurement of nuclear power.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 05/30/2025 Referred to Senate Commerce
- 05/20/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/20/2025)
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/15/2025)
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