Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8127
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Handy (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends the Rhode Island Transit Authority (RIPTA) board composition by adding the Rhode Island Climate Community to the groups given due consideration for appointment to the board.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations