Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 246: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 246 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Raises the minimum fee per barrel of petroleum products or crude oil from five cents ($0.05) to ten cents ($0.10) per barrel as part of the uniform oil spill response and prevention fee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/04/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance