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This joint resolution establishes an 11-member special legislative commission tasked with studying and recommending measures to protect Rhode Island from the threat of nuclear weapons. The commission, composed of Rhode Island residents appointed by various state officials, will investigate the potential impacts of nuclear weapons use, including physical destruction, infrastructure collapse, disruption of essential services, environmental devastation, and harm to residents' well-being, even from attacks on nearby areas. It will also consider the broader consequences like nuclear winter and widespread starvation. Furthermore, the commission is directed to explore and propose financial, legislative, or legal strategies to help transition Rhode Island's economy away from nuclear weapons-related activities towards addressing the climate crisis and other social needs. The commission must hold at least five public hearings across the state to gather input and inform the public about these issues, and it is required to report its findings and any proposed legislation to state officials and the public by August 6, 2027, with the commission's existence concluding on November 6, 2027.

Military Affairs and Security

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