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RI H8133

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Solomon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a fee of $0.01 per every 10,000 gallons of wastewater effluent discharged from treatment facilities, effective July 1, 2026

  • Applies to both public and privately-owned wastewater treatment facilities as defined in § 42-17.4-4

  • Revenue collected from the fee will fund the Division of Marine Fisheries shellfish transplant program

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Assesses a fee of one cent ($0.01) per every ten thousand (10,000) gallons of wastewater treatment facility effluent discharge.

Fish And Wildlife

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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