Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8180

Introduced

4/28/22

Refer

4/28/22

Caption

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Creation Of A Public Relations And Communications Plan.)

Impact

The appropriation authorized by H8180 directly aligns with the goals and directives outlined in the Act on Climate, which requires state agencies to engage the public and involve them in discussions around climate-related issues. The DEM is tasked with developing a comprehensive plan that targets Rhode Island businesses, property owners, municipalities, and environmental justice communities to ensure inclusivity and broad access to information regarding climate change initiatives and sustainability opportunities.

Summary

House Bill H8180 is a joint resolution that appropriates $150,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for the establishment of a public relations and communications plan. This initiative is a direct response to the mandates set forth in the 2021 Act on Climate, which emphasizes the need for statewide efforts to address climate change and its impacts. The bill aims to support the state's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by promoting awareness and strategic actions among residents and local entities.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward, there may be underlying contentions regarding the effectiveness of the proposed communication strategies and whether the allocated funds are sufficient to achieve the intended outcomes. Critics may highlight potential concerns regarding the execution of the public relations plan, especially in ensuring it effectively engages diverse audiences and addresses the urgent implications of climate change. Additionally, stakeholders may debate the prioritization of funding for public relations versus direct investments in climate adaptation and mitigation measures.

Latest H8180 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H8181

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $250,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $250,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Creation Of A Climate Dashboard.)

RI H8179

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To The Department Of Environmental Management.)

RI H8155

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $100,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of ($100,000) To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Purpose Providing Funding For A Veterinarian At The Wildlife Clinic Of Rhode Island.)

RI H6360

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Litter Control Appropriation Fund (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Litter Control And Recycling Appropriation Fund.)

RI S0560

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Five Million Dollars To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Rhode Island Farmlands.)

RI H6018

RI H7774

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $78,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RIPTA) (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $78,000,000 to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.)

RI H6326

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEM) TO TRANSPLANT QUAHOGS INTO NARRAGNSETT BAY AND ESTABLISH A SHELLFISH HATCHERY PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $2,300,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for the transplantation of quahogs and the establishment of a shellfish hatchery program.)

RI H8003

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (CRMC) (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $10,000,000 to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council.)

RI H6022

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $275,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (dem) To Purchase Counters, And Maintain, Collect, And Analyze Year-round Data On Bike Path Usage Throughout The State (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $275,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management To Purchase Counters, And Maintain, Collect And Analyze Year-round Data On Bike Path Usage Throughout The State.)

Similar Bills

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