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RI H7533

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • House of Representatives to conduct a recycling/waste audit of the Rhode Island State House, analyzing what is thrown away, recycled, composted, and recovered by type and weight/volume

  • Waste reduction strategy recommendations must be developed and reported back to the House on or before January 5, 2027

  • Executive Director of Joint Committee on Legislative Services and Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) to investigate installing water filling stations to reduce plastic bottle use

  • Investigation of electric vehicle chargers in State House parking lots to support the Act on Climate carbon emission goals, with findings due by January 5, 2027

  • Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to the Governor, Joint Committee on Legislative Services, and DCAMM

Legislative Description

HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THAT A RECYCLING/WASTE AUDIT BE CONDUCTED ON THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGY

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/6/2026

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