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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7532: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND

Enacted 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

HR 7532 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Bob Phillips (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

That a special joint legislative commission be created consisting of 21 members and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than April 1, 2027, and said commission expires on June 1, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Bob PhillipsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Tom NoretPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72

“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. 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/11/2026 House passed Sub B as amended in concurrence
  4. 06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
  5. 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub B as amended (floor amendment)
  6. 06/07/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
  7. 06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
  8. 06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute
  9. 06/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
  10. 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Commerce
  11. 04/16/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
  12. 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)

Showing 12 most recent of 18 actions. Full history

Sources

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