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RI S2547
RI S2547Raises the minimum fee per barrel of petroleum products or crude oil from five cents ($0.05) to twelve cents ($0.12) per barrel as part of the uniform oil spill response and prevention fee.
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 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 twelve cents ($0.12) 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 minimum fee charged per barrel of petroleum products or crude oil from five cents ($0.05) to twelve cents ($0.12) as part of the uniform oil spill response and prevention fee, which is a charge levied to fund efforts to prevent and respond to oil spills. Additionally, the bill expands the use of this fund to support projects and initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and achieving climate goals, as directed by the executive climate change coordinating council (EC4), a body established to coordinate climate change efforts. The bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Alana DiMario (D)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Bob Britto (D),
Dawn Euer (D),
Meghan Kallman (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Bridget Valverde (D),
Sam Zurier (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2547.pdf |
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