Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7069: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7069 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (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.
Removes clean coal as a renewable fuel given priority as an energy generation project.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
- 03/20/2026 Committee transferred to House Environment and Natural Resources
- 03/16/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/19/2026)
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations