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AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION .

Sponsored By: Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Temporary ban on waste-to-fuel plants at Quonset

The law bans thermal waste conversion facilities in the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park. The Quonset Development Corporation cannot site, permit, lease, approve, build, or allow them on any property it owns, manages, leases, or controls. A covered facility uses high heat in low oxygen to turn solid waste or sewage sludge into fuels, energy, or industrial products. This protects nearby residents and the local environment by stopping new waste-to-energy projects there. Activities that were legal before this law took effect can continue. The ban expires on February 1, 2027, and the law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Julie A. Casimiro

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Justine A. Caldwell

    Democratic • House

  • Robert E. Craven, Sr.

    Democratic • House

  • Alex S. Finkelman

    Democratic • House

  • Katherine S. Kazarian

    Democratic • House

  • Carol Hagan McEntee

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 89 • No: 19

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION In Concurrence

Yes: 29 • No: 9

House vote • 6/10/2026

QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PASSAGE

Yes: 60 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 183

    6/22/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/10/2026Senate

  5. House passed Sub A

    6/10/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/9/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/9/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    6/7/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

    6/7/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    4/28/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

    4/24/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

    4/3/2026House

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