· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT

Increases the membership of the energy facility siting board from 3 to 5 members and would revise the process of energy facility siting to mandate inclusion/participation of the host community of the facility as well as of the public and cities and towns.

Sponsor

Jessica de la Cruz (R-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-13

Policy area

Energy

Latest action

02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture