Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5779: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5779 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 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 oil spill responsible fee from 5 cents to 10 cents. Funds to support climate change initiatives.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance