RI S2535 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on March 1 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-04-26 - Scheduled for consideration (05/01/2024)
Pending: Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee
Hearing: May 1 Senate Environment and Agriculture Consideration
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ACT - Establishes requirements which would have to be met by an applicant prior to the issuing of permits for an activity that would have an environmental impact on or would increase the cumulative impacts on an environmental justice area.

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Title

Establishes requirements which would have to be met by an applicant prior to the issuing of permits for an activity that would have an environmental impact on or would increase the cumulative impacts on an environmental justice area.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-04-26SenateScheduled for consideration (05/01/2024)
2024-03-27SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-03-22SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2024)
2024-03-01SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

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