General Bill Info
Legislative Topic:
Climate
Bill Year:
2020
Brief Bill Description:
This bill establishes the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund (OSCAR) which allows municipalities and the state to apply for grants to improve public safety and community climate resilience for coastal habitats, as well as river and stream floodplains.
Add to Agenda?:
Consider Supporting
Legislative Activity Type:
Bill
House Info
House Bill #:
7165
Rep Lead Sponsor:
Rep Co-Sponsor:
House Committee Assignment:
Current House Bill Status:
In Committee
House Bill Status Report:
01/16/2020 Introduced, referred to House Finance
Senate Info
Senate Bill #:
2194
Senate Lead Sponsor:
Sen Co-Sponsor:
Senate Committee Assignment:
Senate Hearings:
Current Senate Bill Status:
Deferred
Senate Bill Status Report:
02/04/2020 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
02/07/2020 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2020)
02/12/2020 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
ECRI Position
Legislative Agenda
Support