Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2793
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES -- LEAD BY EXAMPLE ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Ujifusa (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Takes several measures to lead by example by banning state purchases of plastic bottles, and requires state funds to be used to lease or purchase electric vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture