Environment Council of Rhode Island

...building an ecologically healthy future in a sustainable economy

Arthur Handy

Arthur Handy (D) represents District 18, Cranston. He was first elected in November 2002.

Current Position: 
Representative
District: 
R18
Email: 
rep-handy@rilegislature.gov
Phone: 
1 (401) 785-8996
Website: 
Representative Arthur Handy
GA Session: 
2011-2012
2013-2014
2015-2016
2017-2018
2019-2020
2021-2022

Bills Sponsored

Title House Bill # ECRI Pro/Con
Energy & Water Efficiency Standards 7866 Support
Woodland Preservation & Stewardship Act 5813 Support
Renewable Energy Siting Bill 7793
Global Warming Solutions Act 7827 Support
The Energy & Consumer Savings Act of 2005 7828 Support
Right of Footway 7978 Support
Pollinator Working Group 8138 Support
Mercury Reduction and Education Act 8266 Support
Mercury Reduction & Education Act 5671 Support
Task force to review EPR programs (RI Regulatory Reform Act) 5673 Support
Responsible Recycling, Reuse, and Disposal of Mattresses Act 5755
Energy Efficiency and Conservation 5904 Support
Wetlands and Buffers 5962 Support
State Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs - Minimum Funding Requirement 7803 Support
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Incentive 7825 Support
Non-toxic Ammunition 7838 Support
Eliminating sales tax for electric vehicles 7884 Support
Resilient Rhode Island Act of 2014 7904 Support
Wood Stove Phase-out 5244 Support
Producer Responsibility For Recycling, Reuse and Disposal of Mattresses 5799 Support
Expanding Energy and Consumer Savings Act of 2005 5800
RI Energy Independence and Climate Solutions Act 5801 Support
Biodiesel Heating Oil Act 5802
Mandating $600,000 Toward Lead Prevention 5810 Support
Implementation Of The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Act 5812 Support
Distributed Generation - Hydro Quebec 6018 Oppose
PACE Legislation 6019 Support

Bills Co-Sponsored

House Bill # Bill Year Title ECRI Pro/Con
5760 2021 Forest Conservation Act
7110 2020 Non-Regulated Power Producer Consumer Bill of Rights Support
7163 2020 "Ask First" Plastic Straw Bill Support
7164 2020 No Styrofoam in Food Service Containers Support
7165 2020 Ocean State Climate Adaptation Fund (OSCAR) Support
5314 2019 "Ask First" Plastic Straw Bill Support
5444 2019 RI Global Warming Solutions Act Support
5671 2019 Plastic Bag Bill Support
5789 2019 RI Energy Resources Act: Solar Siting Support
5869 2019 Economic & Climate Resilience Act Of 2019 Support
7400 2018 Energize Rhode Island: Clean Energy Investment and Carbon Pricing Act Support
7732 2018 Prohibition of PFAS in Food Packaging Act Support
7851 2018 Plastic Waste Reduction Act Support
5082 2017 Flame Retardants in Furniture and Children's Products Support
5274 2017 Renewable Energy Growth Program Extension Support
5369 2017 Energize Rhode Island: Clean Energy Investment and Carbon Pricing Act of 2017 Support
5808 2017 Climate Change Coastal Adaptation Trust Fund Support
7325 2016 Clean Energy Investment and Carbon Pricing Act Support
7473 2016 Expanding The Renewable Energy Growth Program Support
7514 2016 Relating To Public Utilities & Carriers - Public Utilities Commission Support
7896 2016 Producer Responsibility for Packaging
8240 2016 Energy Facility Siting Board Support
5079 2015 Renewable Energy Standard Support
5668 2015 RI Cesspool Act Of 2007 Support
7033 2014 Food Residuals Recycling Initiative Support
7083 2014 Renewable Energy Tax Credit Support
7093 2014 GMO labeling
7178 2014 Plastic Waste Reduction Support
7179 2014 Medical Waste Management and Disposal
7720 2014 Waste Hauler Licensing Support
7724 2014 Cesspool phaseout Support
7727 2014 Distributed Generation Support
5073 2013 Public Transit Investment Support
5116 2013 Renewable Energy Tax Credit Support
5264 2013 Marine Debris Act Support
5386 2013 Restricting the Use of Eminent Domain over Conservation Land Support
5535 2013 Dam Inspection Protocol Support
5677 2013 Expedited Citation Process for Alleged DEM Noncompliance
5732 2013 Cesspool Removal & Replacement Support
5953 2013 Placement of Renewable Energy Facilities