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SB 338

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ECONOMIC AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACT OF 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Euer and 5 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill combining climate resilience, economic development, and health/safety measures; referred to Finance Committee for budget review and consideration.

02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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Bill Summary · SB 338

Legislative bill overview

SB 338, the Economic and Climate Resilience Act of 2025, is a Rhode Island bill addressing health, safety, economic, and climate-related matters. The bill was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. Without access to the full bill text, the specific provisions cannot be detailed, but the title indicates it combines climate adaptation, economic development, and public health objectives.

Why is this important

Climate resilience legislation directly affects infrastructure investment, insurance costs, property values, and business operations in coastal and vulnerable areas. Economic resilience measures may influence job creation, workforce development, and state competitiveness. These combined priorities reflect growing state-level responses to climate risks that federal policy hasn't fully addressed.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism and tax implications – Finance Committee referral suggests budget impact; debate likely over whether new revenue sources or reallocation of existing funds should support climate initiatives
  • Scope of "economic resilience" – Unclear whether bill prioritizes renewable energy, green jobs, traditional industries, or broad-based business support, creating potential conflicts among economic stakeholders
  • Implementation authority and timelines – Climate and economic measures may conflict on speed of implementation; aggressive climate targets could burden businesses with compliance costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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