Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 894: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 894 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS. Primary sponsor: Gordon Rogers (Republican), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/27/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance