Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6316: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6316 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 9, 2025): 05/09/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/09/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations