Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 862: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 862 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): 04/30/2025 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.
Requires applications for energy facilities to take into consideration the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture