All Roll Calls
Yes: 76 • No: 0
Rhode IslandS32252026 Regular SessionSenate
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND .
Sponsored By: Alana M. DiMario (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Rhode Island commission to study sludge
The law creates a 19-member joint commission to study sludge management in Rhode Island. It focuses on the Woonsocket incinerator, costs to ratepayers, and environmental and climate impacts. It reviews statewide options and technologies, like pyrolysis. The commission must report to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027. The commission ends on March 5, 2027.
Agency help and space for sludge panel
All state departments and agencies must give the commission the advice, data, and documents it needs. The Joint Committee on Legislative Services provides office space for the commission. Commission members receive no pay for serving.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Alana M. DiMario
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Dawn Euer
Democratic • Senate
Bridget Valverde
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/9/2026
CREATING SPECIAL JOINT LEG. COMM TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RI Approval of Amendment Passage
Yes: 38 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/9/2026
CREATING SPECIAL JOINT LEG. COMM TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RI Passage as Amended Passage
Yes: 38 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor
6/22/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorHouse passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
6/11/2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
6/10/2026HouseSenate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
6/9/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
6/4/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
6/3/2026Proposed Substitute
6/2/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
6/1/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
5/5/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
5/1/2026Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
4/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
S3225 - As Introduced
4/20/2026
S3225 - Substitute
4/20/2026
S3225 - Substitute As Amended
4/20/2026
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