Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8179

Introduced

4/28/22

Refer

4/28/22

Caption

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To The Department Of Environmental Management.)

Impact

The bill comes in the wake of the 'Act on Climate' signed into law on April 14, 2021, which introduced a statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction mandate. H8179 seeks to address past inequities by ensuring that environmental justice considerations are integrated into the state’s climate compliance efforts. Key aims of the program include promoting equitable communication strategies with frontline communities, and gathering input to reflect the specific needs and concerns of those impacted by pollution and climate change.

Summary

House Bill H8179 is a joint resolution aimed at appropriating $150,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to establish a Community Outreach and Engagement, Environmental Justice and Social Equity Program. This program is designed to prioritize justice and equity in addressing climate change, focusing on vulnerable and overburdened communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental challenges. The legislation also emphasizes the importance of including these communities in discussions and decision-making processes that impact their health and environment.

Contention

While the bill aims to foster inclusivity and responsiveness to community needs, it may face challenges concerning its implementation and effectiveness. Stakeholders may have differing opinions on how effectively the funds will be utilized to engage communities and whether the measures proposed would lead to tangible improvements. There may also be debates regarding the allocation of funding and whether it is sufficient to achieve the outlined objectives, especially given the pressing nature of climate change impacts on vulnerable populations.

Latest RI H8179 Activity

View All Events: RI 2022 Regular Session H8179

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H8210

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEM) TO TRANSPLANT QUAHOGS INTO NARRAGANSETT BAY AND ESTABLISH A SHELLFISH HATCHERY PROGRAM (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $2,300,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for the transplantation of quahogs and the establishment of a shellfish hatchery program.)

RI H8206

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEM) FOR NEW FORESTRY HOSES (Appropriates the sum of $50,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM).)

RI H7705

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEM) FOR THE NORTHEASTERN FOREST FIRE PROTECTION COMPACT (Appropriates the sum of $40,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.)

RI H6326

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEM) TO TRANSPLANT QUAHOGS INTO NARRAGNSETT BAY AND ESTABLISH A SHELLFISH HATCHERY PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $2,300,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for the transplantation of quahogs and the establishment of a shellfish hatchery program.)

RI S0252

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE ELISHA PROJECT (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Elisha Project.)

RI H7707

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $800,000 to WaterFire Providence.)

RI H7259

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

RI S2237

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

RI H5478

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO NORA'S HAVEN (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to fund the vital services provided by Nora’s Haven.)

RI H6017

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $450,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $450,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

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