Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7178
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Place (Republican)
- Nardone (Republican)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Brien (Independent)
- Phillips (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 19, 2026 · Legislature
03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations