2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0641: Takes several measures to lead by example by banning state purchases of plastic bottles, and requires state funds to be used to lease or purchase electric vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.
Legislative Summary
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES -- LEAD BY EXAMPLE ACT - Takes several measures to lead by example by banning state purchases of plastic bottles, and requires state funds to be used to lease or purchase electric vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.
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Bill History
3/7/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Senate
4/4/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
Senate
4/9/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(3/7/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Environment and Agriculture(Senate)
