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RI S2417
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Creates an 11-member special legislative commission to study measures to protect Rhode Island from nuclear weapons threats, with members appointed by the Speaker of the House, Senate President, Attorney General, and Secretary of State in consultation with the Governor.
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Commission must hold at least 5 public hearings across the state addressing potential impacts of nuclear explosions on Providence or Quonset Point, including direct destruction, radioactive fallout, and long-term contamination.
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Required to investigate transition measures to help shift nuclear weapons-related employment and commercial activities toward jobs addressing climate change, healthcare, housing, education, and poverty elimination.
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Members must be Rhode Island residents who publicly apply and reflect the state's demographic makeup; they serve without compensation and must follow Senate rules and Open Meetings law.
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Commission must report findings and draft legislation to the General Assembly, Governor, and Congressional delegation by August 6, 2027, with the commission expiring November 6, 2027.
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11 member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2027, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2027.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
1/30/2026