Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 642: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- UNIFORM SEPTAGE DISPOSAL FEE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 642 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- UNIFORM SEPTAGE DISPOSAL FEE. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): 03/26/2025 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.
Establishes a uniform wastewater disposal fee in the amount of fifteen cents ($.15) per every ten thousand gallons of wastewater effluent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture