Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 327: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- GREEN AMENDMENT
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Plain-language summary
SR 327 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- GREEN AMENDMENT. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): 06/03/2025 Senate read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1 providing for a right to clean air, soil, climate, and the environment’s natural values.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/03/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/29/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/28/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2025)
- 05/07/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture