General Bill Info
Legislative Topic:
Energy
Bill Year:
2018
Brief Bill Description:
Establishes a fee on companies that sell fossil fuels in Rhode Island and also establishes a receipt account to disburse the funds from.
Add to Agenda?:
Consider Supporting
Legislative Activity Type:
Bill
House Info
House Bill #:
7400
Rep Lead Sponsor:
Rep Co-Sponsor:
House Hearings:
Current House Bill Status:
Deferred
House Bill Status Report:
02/01/2018 Introduced, referred to House Finance
05/11/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2018)
05/15/2018 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (05/15/2018)
05/15/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Info
Senate Bill #:
2188
Senate Lead Sponsor:
Senate Hearings:
Current Senate Bill Status:
Deferred
Senate Bill Status Report:
02/01/2018 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
03/16/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/20/2018 Meeting postponed (03/21/2018)
03/20/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/28/2018)
03/28/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
ECRI Position
Legislative Priority
Support