Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT - Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Jun 2, 2026
- 163 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI H 7726 · EngrossedJun 2
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture · Jun 9, 2026
- Pending committee
- Environment and Agriculture
Sponsors
JBJennifer BoylanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-066Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
BPBrandon PotterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-016
ADAnthony DeSimoneRepresentative · Democrat · HD-005
AHArthur HandyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-018
JCJustine CaldwellRepresentative · Democrat · HD-030
LCLauren CarsonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-075
TCTerri-Denise CortvriendRepresentative · Democrat · HD-072
MMMichelle McGawRepresentative · Democrat · HD-071
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JSJune SpeakmanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-068
BVBrandon VoasRepresentative · Democrat · HD-057
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 9, 2026Referred to Senate Environment and AgricultureSenate
Jun 2, 2026House passed Sub AHouse
May 29, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)House
May 26, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub AHouse
May 22, 2026Proposed SubstituteHouse
May 22, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)House
Mar 19, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse
Mar 13, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)House
Show 1 earlier action
Feb 12, 2026Introduced, referred to House CorporationsHouse
Recorded votes
PassageJun 2, 2026 · House · 68 yea · 4 nayPassedPassed
House Committee on Corporations: Passage of Sub AMay 26, 2026 · House · 11 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Public Utilities And Carriers
- PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT
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