RI H7917

Requires all state agencies and quasi-public entities receiving state appropriations or issuing state-backed bonds to integrate the EC4's Act on Climate Strategy Report (finalized December 2025) into operating budgets, capital plans, and strategic planning documents beginning with fiscal year 2027.

Mandates quantified greenhouse gas emissions impact assessments for all budget and capital project submissions, using EC4-approved methodologies to categorize proposals as emissions-reducing, neutral, or increasing.

Requires agency heads to sign Act on Climate compliance certifications affirming consistency with emissions reduction targets; submissions lacking certification are deemed incomplete.

Authorizes the Office of Management and Budget to reject non-compliant budget or capital submissions, and permits denial of appropriations, bond approval, or project authorization for non-compliant quasi-public agencies.

Establishes public transparency requirements including website posting of all compliance certifications and assessments, plus an annual EC4 compliance report due to legislative leadership and the governor by July 1 each year.