Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 88: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL SOLAR PERMIT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 88 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL SOLAR PERMIT. Primary sponsor: Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 31, 2025): 01/31/2025 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 as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture