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RI H5969

RI H5969
HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS HIGH UTILITY BILLS FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN RHODE ISLAND


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Introduced
02/28/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

House Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Division Of Public Utilities And Carriers Take Action To Address High Utility Bills For Residents And Businesses In Rhode Island

AI Summary

This resolution respectfully requests the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) to take immediate action to address high utility bills that are causing significant financial strain for residents and businesses, particularly impacting low-income families, seniors, and small businesses. The resolution highlights that utility costs have increased dramatically, creating an undue burden on ratepayers, and points to Massachusetts as an example where utility regulators are working to provide rate relief. Specifically, the resolution asks the DPUC to seek rate relief from Rhode Island Energy and to report to the Speaker of the House by April 22nd, 2025, on the progress and outcomes of these actions. The resolution emphasizes the importance of affordable and reliable utility services for the economic well-being of the state and its residents, and invokes the Public Utilities Commission's mandate to ensure "just and reasonable rates" for consumers. As a final step, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the DPUC Administrator.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/20/2025)

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