Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5822: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE
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Plain-language summary
HB 5822 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2025): 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 05/20/2025 House read and passed
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/20/2025)
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/08/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations