Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8181

Introduced

4/28/22

Refer

4/28/22

Caption

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $250,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $250,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Creation Of A Climate Dashboard.)

Impact

The Climate Dashboard is expected to enhance public transparency by providing relevant data and updates regarding greenhouse gas emissions, energy sources, and overall climate progress. It aims to compile and visualize critical climate, physical, and socioeconomic data, ensuring Rhode Islanders can access insights into the risks associated with climate change, such as flooding and heat waves. Furthermore, the Dashboard will require at least annual updates to maintain current data and effectively serve as a tool for state planning and response to climate-related challenges.

Summary

House Bill H8181 is a joint resolution that appropriates a sum of $250,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. The intended purpose of this funding is to develop a Climate Dashboard, which is designed to track and report on the state's greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the 2021 Act on Climate legislation. This Act mandates enforceable climate emissions reduction goals statewide, emphasizing accountability in the state's climate initiatives and approach to environmental sustainability.

Contention

While the establishment of the Climate Dashboard has generally been met with support for its intended benefits, there may be contention surrounding the allocation of funds and the prioritization of climate initiatives in comparison to other state funding needs. Legislators and stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of the Dashboard in promoting actual changes in climate policy and action within the state, as well as its role in addressing broader environmental concerns that affect local communities. Therefore, discussions might arise regarding the adequacy of the proposed budget and the measurable impacts of the Dashboard's development.

Latest RI H8181 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 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.)

RI H7992

JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO STUDY AND REGULATE THE IMPACT OF WAKE BOATS ON RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC WATERWAYS (Urging the Rhode Island department of environmental management to study and regulate the impact of wake boats on Rhode Island public waters.)

RI S0421

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $450,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

RI S1049

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION ON PREJUDICE AND BIAS (This resolution would appropriate the sum of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Commission on Prejudice and Bias.)

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