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RI H7998
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Tanzi
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AI Summary
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Amends the 2021 Act on Climate (Section 42-6.2-8) to add a new reporting requirement for the governor's annual budget proposal
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Requires the governor to include in each fiscal year's proposed budget articles a description of climate considerations undertaken to advance the state toward mandated climate goals
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Maintains existing provisions that all state agencies, including quasi-public agencies, must address climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience within their powers and duties
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Preserves agency authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction mandates under § 42-6.2-9
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the governor, when presenting his proposed budget articles for each fiscal year to set forth the climate considerations that were undertaken to move the state towards the mandated goals set forth in the 2021 Act on Climate.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
2/27/2026