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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7004: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2026

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7004 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2026. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 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.

Creates the Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act of 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
David BennettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Jason KnightPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse67
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
  3. 01/07/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source