Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1038: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1038 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ACT. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 9, 2025): 05/09/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes requirements which would have to be met by an applicant prior to the issuing of permits for an activity that would have an environmental impact on or would increase the cumulative impacts on an environmental justice area.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“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 Senate Environment and Agriculture