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SR 1162

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE AND AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sue Sosnowski

Extends the Special Legislative Commission to study Rhode Island renewable energy programs, delaying its deadline to Feb 13, 2026 and extending its expiration to June 30, 2026.

06/20/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1162

Summary: Senate Resolution SR 1162

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: SR 1162
  • Title: Senate Resolution Extending the Reporting Date and Amending the Language of the Special Legislative Commission to Study Renewable Energy Programs
  • Status: 06/20/2025 — Senate read and passed; placed on Senate Consent Calendar
  • Introduced: June 20, 2025
  • Author/Sponsor: Senator V. Susan Sosnowski
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Official Code/Version: LC003084

Purpose and Intent

SR 1162 extends the work of the Special Legislative Commission created to study renewable energy programs and updates the commission’s reporting deadline and expiration. The resolution aims to provide additional time for a thorough review of renewable energy programs and to align the commission’s lifespan and reporting requirements with current legislative timelines.

Key Provisions

  • Extend Reporting Deadline: The commission must report to the Rhode Island Senate on or before February 13, 2026.
  • Extend Commission Expiration: The commission’s existence is extended to June 30, 2026.
  • Rescind Previous Deadline: The bill rescinds the prior reporting date established by the earlier resolution (specifically the language “by August 31, 2024,”) and replaces it with the new deadline.
  • Amended Language Reference: The resolution amends the language of the special legislative commission originally authorized by Resolution No. 378 (approved June 13, 2024) to study renewable energy programs.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary Entity: The Special Legislative Commission to Study Renewable Energy Programs (as established by Resolution No. 378, January session 2024).
  • Impacted Stakeholders: Rhode Island residents and industries relying on or evaluating renewable energy programs, as the commission’s ongoing study could influence future policy recommendations or legislation related to renewable energy.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Background: SR 378 established a special commission to study renewable energy programs. SR 1162 updates and extends that mandate.
  • Effective Date and Action: If enacted, the commission would continue its study and deliver a report by February 13, 2026; the commission would terminate on June 30, 2026.
  • Status Update: As of June 20, 2025, the bill was placed on the Senate Consent Calendar and subsequently passed the Senate.

Potential Impact

  • Allows for a more comprehensive, up-to-date evaluation of Rhode Island’s renewable energy programs, including effectiveness, costs, grid integration, and policy options.
  • Provides lawmakers with updated recommendations or considerations for future energy policy, potentially informing legislation in the 2026 session or beyond.
  • Reduces the risk of an abrupt end to the commission’s work by extending its mandate and reporting timeline.

Notes

  • The explicit topics or findings to be covered are not enumerated in SR 1162; the scope derives from the underlying commission established by SR 378 (2024).

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

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