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SB 2217 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL SOLAR PERMIT

Summary
Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires carbon-neutral assessment for solar permits, advancing renewable energy adoption by mandating environmental standards for solar projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires carbon-neutral solar permits, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions through mandatory assessment for municipal solar projects.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Gordon Rogers
Gordon Rogers
RRepublican
RI
21
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Photo of Jessica de la Cruz
Jessica de la Cruz
RRepublican
RI
23
P
Photo of Thomas Paolino
Thomas Paolino
RRepublican
RI
17