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RI H7532

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri-Denise Cortvriend

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 19-member special joint legislative commission to study sludge management in Rhode Island, including legislators, state agency representatives, industry stakeholders, academics, and biosolids end users

  • Commission will review sludge management from 19 facilities treating over 120 million gallons of wastewater daily, including septage disposal

  • Study will examine effects of decreasing disposal outlets on ratepayer costs, environmental and climate impacts, and identify statewide solutions for more sustainable sludge management

  • Commission members serve without compensation and must report findings to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027

  • Commission expires on March 5, 2027

Legislative Description

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND (Creates a 19-member joint commission to study and provide recommendations for effective sludge management, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, and would expire on March 5, 2027.)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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