Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 24: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HIGH HEAT WASTE FACILITY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 24 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HIGH HEAT WASTE FACILITY ACT. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): 04/09/2025 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.
Provides for a prohibition on the licensing of any new high-heat waste facility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture