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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 21, 2022 | RI | S 2446 | Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 7) |
June 21, 2022 | RI | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
June 14, 2022 | RI | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - House (56 - 13) |
April 7, 2022 | RI | S 2446 | Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4) |
June 16, 2021 | RI | H 5328 | Requires K-12 and Vocational Schools to Produce a "Waste Audit" Report | Bill Passed - House (60 - 10) |
April 6, 2021 | RI | H 5445 | Establishes an Updated Outline of State Climate Goals | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
March 23, 2021 | RI | H 5445 | Establishes an Updated Outline of State Climate Goals | Bill Passed - House (53 - 22) |
June 14, 2017 | RI | S 112A | Expands Renewable Energy Growth Program | Bill Passed - House (72 - 0) |
May 11, 2017 | RI | S 112A | Expands Renewable Energy Growth Program | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
June 18, 2014 | RI | H 7904 | Establishes a Climate Change Coordinating Council | Bill Passed - House (62 - 6) |
June 4, 2009 | RI | H 5336 | Coastal Resources Management Council | Bill Passed - House (60 - 8) |