General Bill Info
This act would establish a fee on companies that sell fossil fuels in Rhode Island, paid at the point of sale within the state for consumption or distribution within the state. It would also establish a "Clean Energy and Jobs Fund" to disburse the collected funds. The funds would be disbursed through rebates to all residents and businesses in the state as well as allocated to climate resilience, energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy programs that benefit Rhode Islanders, particularly low income residential properties and small business properties.
House Info
02/03/2017 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/25/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2017)
04/25/2017 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/27/2017)
04/27/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/12/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2017)
05/17/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Info
02/16/2017 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
02/24/2017 Scheduled for hearing (03/01/2017)
03/01/2017 Committee heard
04/26/2017 Committee transferred to Senate Finance