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RI H7623
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Handy
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AI Summary
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State Division of Planning, Division of Capital Asset Management, and Office of Energy Resources must create an environmental and energy checklist for all state construction projects exceeding $10,000,000 in cost
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Checklist must address coastal and other flooding risks during 100-year and 500-year flood events, facility resilience, and impacts on neighboring properties' stormwater management
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Energy-related requirements include evaluating energy efficiency, LEED certification intentions, HVAC cost analyses, and plans for renewable or alternative energy sources
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Project managers must complete, sign, and certify the checklist, which becomes part of publicly accessible construction project materials
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Checklist completion is advisory only—projects are not required to meet planning division approval, only to consider the issues during design and construction phases
Legislative Description
Requires that the division of planning create a checklist of environmental and energy issues that state construction projects which cost in excess of $10,000,000 would need to consider.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/11/2026