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Rhode Island House Bill H5727
Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5727

Introduced
2/17/23  

Caption

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations To Safeguard Rhode Island Against Nuclear Weapons (this Resolution Creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendation To Safeguard Rhode Island Against Nuclear Weapons.)

Impact

The commission’s responsibilities will extend to exploring alternative strategies for transitioning jobs away from nuclear weapons-related activities towards sectors that address pressing social issues such as healthcare, housing, education, and poverty eradication. This aligns with Rhode Island's broader goals of environmental protection and addressing climate change. By focusing on the humanitarian and environmental impacts of nuclear weapons, the bill seeks to enhance public safety within the state and contribute to global disarmament efforts.

Summary

House Bill 5727 proposes the creation of a special legislative commission tasked with studying and developing recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island from the threats posed by nuclear weapons. The resolution outlines that the commission shall comprise eleven members who reflect the state's demographic composition and shall include experts with knowledge of weaponry, international relations, and a commitment to disarmament. This initiative emphasizes community involvement and transparency, as the commission is required to hold public hearings to gather input and inform citizens about the implications of nuclear weaponry.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding HB 5727 may arise regarding the commission's effectiveness and scope. Critics may question the potential for political influences in the selection of commission members and the feasibility of implementing its recommendations. Furthermore, discussions about nuclear safety may involve differing perspectives on military and defense strategies, making it essential for the commission to navigate these complex issues thoughtfully. Overall, the establishment of this commission highlights the urgency of addressing the existential threat that nuclear weapons pose to communities in Rhode Island.

Latest RI H5727 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S0831

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2026, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2026.)

RI S2417

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11 member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2027, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2027.)

RI H8557

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE IN RHODE ISLAND (Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to supporting primary care medicine in Rhode Island.)

RI H8430

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTS (Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to shared services between Rhode Island school districts.)

RI S3225

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND

RI H8042

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RHODE ISLAND CONDOMINIUM ACT (Creates a special legislative commission to study the Rhode Island condominium act.)

RI H7532

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND (That a special joint legislative commission be created consisting of 20 members and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than January 5, 2027, and said commission expires on March 5, 2027.)

RI H8349

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMENDING RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAW § 44-3-3 (Creates a 7-member commission to study and provide recommendations for amending RI General Law §44-3-3, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, and would expire on March 5, 2027.)

RI H8503

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN (Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to supporting community-based solutions to reduce the incarceration of women in Rhode Island.)

RI H8131

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS (Creates a 13-member joint commission to study Rhode Island’s method of funding charter schools, and would report back to the Governor and the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, and would expire on July 1, 2027.)

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