Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2659: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2659 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): 02/27/2026 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.
Requires the governor, when presenting his proposed budget articles for each fiscal year to set forth the climate considerations that were undertaken to move the state towards the mandated goals set forth in the 2021 Act on Climate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| 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
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture