2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H5106: Provides that any rate increase with respect to electric distribution companies would be no greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index or 5.5%, whichever is greater, unless there is approval of a higher rate by the general assembly.
Legislative Summary
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION - Provides that any rate increase with respect to electric distribution companies would be no greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index or 5.5%, whichever is greater, unless there is approval of a higher rate by the general assembly.
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Bill History
1/22/2025
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
House of Representatives
3/14/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/22/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Corporations(House of Representatives)
Sponsors
Democrat: 7
Primary Sponsor
John Lombardi
Democrat