2020 Bills Member Interest
This list has all the bills ECRI is watching, considering, and taking positions concerning. Note that clicking on any blue column heading sorts the column alphabetically or numerically.
| Legislative Topic | Title | Add to Agenda? | House Bill # | Senate Bill # | Companion Bills (if any) | ECRI Position | Updated date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | Climate Crisis Curriculum | Consider Supporting | H7471 | HR7471 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:01pm | |
| Climate | Ocean State Climate Adaptation Fund (OSCAR) | Consider Supporting | H7165 | S2194 | S2194, H7165 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:02pm |
| Climate | Promotes Roof Solar Installations on School Property | Consider Supporting | H7459 | H7459 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:03pm | |
| Climate | Resilient RI Act of 2014 - Act on Climate 2020 | Consider Supporting | H7399 | S2165 | H7399, S2165 | 07/20/2022 - 10:57am | |
| Composting | School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal | Consider Supporting | H7507 | H7507 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:03pm | |
| Conservation | Creating a New Park or Conservation Land | Consider Supporting | H7348 | H7348 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:04pm | |
| Conservation | Energy & Water Efficiency Standards | Consider Supporting | H7866 | S2043 | S2043, H7866 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:05pm |
| Conservation | Prohibits Non-Native, Invasive Plants | Consider Supporting | S2110 | S2110 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:06pm | |
| Conservation | State Fleet Electrification | Consider Supporting | H7680 | S2365 | H7680, S2365 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:07pm |
| Energy | 100% Renewable Energy Standard | Consider Supporting | S2404 | S2404 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:11pm | |
| Energy | 100% Renewable Energy; Lead By Example | Consider Supporting | S2638 | S2638 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:10pm | |
| Energy | Community Remote Net Metering Expansion | WATCH | H7280 | S2109 | S2109, H7280 | 10/30/2020 - 2:37pm | |
| Energy | Economic & Climate Resilience Act of 2020 | Consider Supporting | S2108 | S2108 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:13pm | |
| Energy | Energy Facility Siting Regulation | S2192 | S2192 | 10/28/2020 - 12:14pm | |||
| Energy | Non-Regulated Power Producer Consumer Bill of Rights | Consider Supporting | H7110 | H7110 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:15pm | |
| Energy | Residential Solar Energy Bill of Rights | Consider Supporting | H7217 | H7217 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 12:15pm | |
| General Assembly Rules | Marine Fisheries Council | WATCH | H7874 | H7874 | 10/28/2020 - 12:16pm | ||
| Government | Alternative Procedure for Approval of Freshwater Wetlands Alteration Applications | Consider Opposing | H7867 | H7867 |
Legislative Agenda *Oppose* |
10/28/2020 - 4:46pm | |
| Government | Climate Issues – Part of Long-Term Economic Planning | Consider Supporting | H7174 | H7174 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:48pm | |
| Government | Control of Mosquitoes and Ticks Act | Consider Supporting | H7870 | H7870 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:49pm | |
| Government | CRMC Member Appointed by Governor | Consider Supporting | S2637 | S2637 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:50pm | |
| Government | EFSA Amendments | WATCH | H7930 | H7930 | 10/28/2020 - 4:51pm | ||
| Government | Fines for Drivers Who Injure Vulnerable Road Users | Consider Supporting | S2082 | S2082 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:53pm | |
| Government | Penalties on Careless Motorists for Injuring Vulnerable Road Users | Consider Supporting | H7259 | S2082 | H7259, S2082 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:54pm |
| Government | Study of Reorganization of Rhode Island CRMC | Consider Supporting | S2026 | Resolution S2026 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:55pm | |
| Government | Tax Incentive for Connecting to a Sewer System | Consider Supporting | H7406 | H7406 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:57pm | |
| Health | Prohibition of PFAS in Food Packaging Act | Consider Supporting | H7307 | S2068 | S2068, H7307 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:58pm |
| Land | Coastal & Riverine Home Protection | Consider Supporting | H7083 | H7083 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:58pm | |
| Land | Conservation and Preservation Restrictions on Real Property | Consider Supporting | H7245 | H7245 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 4:59pm | |
| Land | Conservation Easement Enabling Legislation | Consider Supporting | S2426 | S2426 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:00pm | |
| Land | Open Space Bond Resolution | Consider Supporting | H7676 | Resolution H7676 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:02pm | |
| Other | Prohibiting Artificial Propagation of Game | Consider Supporting | H7308 | H7308 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:03pm | |
| Other | Prohibiting Import of Wild Animals into RI | Consider Supporting | H7305 | H7305 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:03pm | |
| Planning and Development | Creating a New Park or Conservation Land | Consider Supporting | S2469 | S2469 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:04pm | |
| Planning and Development | Prohibits Development Near State House | Consider Supporting | H7210 | H7210 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:06pm | |
| Planning and Development | RI Cesspool Act of 2007 | Consider Opposing | H7052 | H7052 |
Legislative Agenda *Oppose* |
10/28/2020 - 5:06pm | |
| Planning and Development | RI Cesspool Act of 2007 – Extended | WATCH | H7331 | H7331 | 10/28/2020 - 5:07pm | ||
| Planning and Development | RI Energy Resources Act: Solar Siting | Consider Supporting | H7426 | H7426 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:08pm | |
| Pollution | Drug Take-back Program | WATCH | H7128 | H7128 | 10/28/2020 - 5:09pm | ||
| Pollution | Idling | Consider Supporting | S2111 | S2111 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:10pm | |
| Pollution | Neonicotinoid Ban | Consider Supporting | H7425 | S2403 | H7425, S2403 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:11pm |
| Pollution | Prohibited Release of Balloons | Consider Supporting | H7261 | S2191 | H7261, S2191 | 08/19/2022 - 9:35am | |
| Transportation | Bus Lane Travel Fine | WATCH | H7622 | H7622 | 10/28/2020 - 5:12pm | ||
| Transportation | Commuter Transportation Benefit Act | Consider Supporting | S2705 | S2705 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:13pm | |
| Waste | "Ask First" Plastic Straw Bill | Consider Supporting | H7163 | H7163 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:14pm | |
| Waste | Adds "Cigarette Butts" to the Definition of "Litter" | Consider Supporting | S2195 | S2195 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:15pm | |
| Waste | Bottle Bill – 10¢ Deposit on Bottles | Consider Supporting | S2513 | S2513 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:16pm | |
| Waste | Bottle Bill – 5¢ Deposit on Bottles | Consider Supporting | H7611 | H7611 | 10/28/2020 - 5:17pm | ||
| Waste | Composting Facilities | Consider Supporting | H7868 | H7868 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:18pm | |
| Waste | No Styrofoam in Food Service Containers | Consider Supporting | H7164 | H7164 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:19pm | |
| Waste | Plastic Waste Reduction Act | Consider Supporting | H7306 | S2003 | S2003, H7306, S2003subA |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:19pm |
| Waste | Prohibits Polystyrene Food Packaging | Consider Supporting | S2636 | S2636 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:20pm | |
| Waste | Tax Credit to Homeowner as Incentive to do Sewer over Septic | Consider Supporting | S2215 | S2215 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:21pm | |
| Water | Creating a New Water Resources Board | WATCH | S2640 | S2640 | 10/28/2020 - 5:21pm | ||
| Water | Establishes Limits on PFAS in Water | Consider Supporting | H7216 | S2235 | H7216, S2235 |
Legislative Agenda *Support* |
10/28/2020 - 5:22pm |