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RI S0246
RI S0246Raises the minimum fee per barrel of petroleum products or crude oil from five cents ($0.05) to ten cents ($0.10) per barrel as part of the uniform oil spill response and prevention fee.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would raise the minimum fee per barrel of petroleum products or crude oil from five cents ($0.05) to ten cents ($0.10) per barrel as part of the uniform oil spill response and prevention fee. Use of the fund would be expanded to support projects and initiatives to reduce emissions and meet the act on climate goals as directed by the executive climate change coordinating council (EC4). This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill increases the oil spill response and prevention fee from 5 cents to 10 cents per barrel of petroleum products or crude oil, with the additional funds being directed to support climate change initiatives. The bill expands the purpose of several existing funds, including the RGGI-executive climate change coordinating council (EC4) projects account, the oil spill prevention fund, and the underground storage tank fund, to now explicitly include supporting projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help meet the state's climate goals. Specifically, the bill allows these funds to be used for initiatives approved by the EC4 that aim to reduce climate emissions, in addition to their existing purposes of environmental protection and cleanup. The new provisions will enable more financial support for climate change mitigation efforts by leveraging existing fee structures and fund mechanisms. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, allowing for quick implementation of the expanded funding opportunities for climate-related projects.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Alana DiMario (D)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Bob Britto (D),
Lou DiPalma (D),
Dawn Euer (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Sue Sosnowski (D),
Bridget Valverde (D),
Lammis Vargas (D),
Sam Zurier (D),
Last Action
Senate passed Sub A (on 06/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/SenateText25/S0246A.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/SenateText25/S0246.pdf |
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