Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5579: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5579 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 -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), David Place (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the public utilities commission to produce a report each January containing an analysis of the electric grid and its ability to supply the electricity needs to power cars, buildings and heat homes within the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations