Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7917: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EXECUTIVE CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATING COUNCIL -- MANDATORY ACT ON CLIMATE COMPLIANCE IN STATE BUDGETING AND PLANNING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7917 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EXECUTIVE CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATING COUNCIL -- MANDATORY ACT ON CLIMATE COMPLIANCE IN STATE BUDGETING AND PLANNING. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (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.
Requires that state departments and agencies integrate the recommendations contained in the act on climate strategy report.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources