HB-5485: Provides that the renewable energy fund remains in existence until December 31, 2033, to align with the mandate that 100% of Rhode Island's electricity demand is from renewable energy and also complies with federal grant requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Carson
Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 02/13/2025
You have voted HB-5485: Provides that the renewable energy fund remains in existence until December 31, 2033, to align with the mandate that 100% of Rhode Island's electricity demand is from renewable energy and also complies with federal grant requirements..
You have voted HB-5484: Increases the penalties for public utilities for violations of the general law governing the duties of utilities and carriers..
HB-5417: Provides that water utility companies be responsible for all costs associated with maintenance, operation and delivery of water pumping stations to individual parcels of land and schools with no pumping stations on the property.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Quattrocchi
Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 02/12/2025
You have voted HB-5417: Provides that water utility companies be responsible for all costs associated with maintenance, operation and delivery of water pumping stations to individual parcels of land and schools with no pumping stations on the property..
You have voted SB-185: Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households..
HB-1249: Protect landowners from the use of deception, fraud, harassment, intimidation, misrepresentation, or threat, in acquiring easements or easement options.
Sponsored by: Rep. Phil Jensen
Senate Do Pass Amended, Failed, Yeas 17, Nays 16. S.j. 494 on 03/10/2025
You have voted HB-1249: Protect landowners from the use of deception, fraud, harassment, intimidation, misrepresentation, or threat, in acquiring easements or easement options..
You have voted SB-212: Require that pipeline applicants acquire county permits prior to submission of a permit application to the Public Utilities Commission..
HB-1228: Require an environmental impact statement from applicants seeking a carbon dioxide transmission facility permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota.
Sponsored by: Rep. Phil Jensen
House Of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, Yeas 37, Nays 32. H.j. 396 on 02/25/2025
You have voted HB-1228: Require an environmental impact statement from applicants seeking a carbon dioxide transmission facility permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota..
HB-5245: Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.
Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Diaz
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025
You have voted HB-5245: Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households..
SB-86: Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ana Quezada
Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 01/31/2025
You have voted SB-86: Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears..
SB-18: Effective July 1, 2025, provides that, the profit margin of any electric distribution company or gas distribution company, would not exceed 4%, in any calendar year and defines a "profit margin" as the return on equity that is allowed by the commission.
Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski
Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 01/23/2025
You have voted SB-18: Effective July 1, 2025, provides that, the profit margin of any electric distribution company or gas distribution company, would not exceed 4%, in any calendar year and defines a "profit margin" as the return on equity that is allowed by the commission..
HB-5122: Establishes a statewide broadband community outreach coordinator to assist state residents interested in learning more and/or applying for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/11/2025
You have voted HB-5122: Establishes a statewide broadband community outreach coordinator to assist state residents interested in learning more and/or applying for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program..
HB-5105: Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull
Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 01/22/2025
You have voted HB-5105: Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA..
HB-5106: Provides that any rate increase with respect to electric distribution companies would be no greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index or 5.5%, whichever is greater, unless there is approval of a higher rate by the general assembly.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025
You have voted HB-5106: Provides that any rate increase with respect to electric distribution companies would be no greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index or 5.5%, whichever is greater, unless there is approval of a higher rate by the general assembly..
HB-5068: Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.
Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Diaz
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025
You have voted HB-5068: Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears..