Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5727

Introduced

2/17/23

Refer

2/17/23

Caption

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations To Safeguard Rhode Island Against Nuclear Weapons (this Resolution Creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendation To Safeguard Rhode Island Against Nuclear Weapons.)

Impact

The commission’s responsibilities will extend to exploring alternative strategies for transitioning jobs away from nuclear weapons-related activities towards sectors that address pressing social issues such as healthcare, housing, education, and poverty eradication. This aligns with Rhode Island's broader goals of environmental protection and addressing climate change. By focusing on the humanitarian and environmental impacts of nuclear weapons, the bill seeks to enhance public safety within the state and contribute to global disarmament efforts.

Summary

House Bill 5727 proposes the creation of a special legislative commission tasked with studying and developing recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island from the threats posed by nuclear weapons. The resolution outlines that the commission shall comprise eleven members who reflect the state's demographic composition and shall include experts with knowledge of weaponry, international relations, and a commitment to disarmament. This initiative emphasizes community involvement and transparency, as the commission is required to hold public hearings to gather input and inform citizens about the implications of nuclear weaponry.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding HB 5727 may arise regarding the commission's effectiveness and scope. Critics may question the potential for political influences in the selection of commission members and the feasibility of implementing its recommendations. Furthermore, discussions about nuclear safety may involve differing perspectives on military and defense strategies, making it essential for the commission to navigate these complex issues thoughtfully. Overall, the establishment of this commission highlights the urgency of addressing the existential threat that nuclear weapons pose to communities in Rhode Island.

Latest H5727 Activity

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S0831

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2026, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2026.)

RI H5224

House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations Pertaining To Services And Coordination Of State Programs Relating To Older Adult Rhode Islanders (creates A 16 Member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Services And The Coordination Of State Programs For Older Adult Rhode Islanders, And Report Back By May 7, 2024, And Expire On August, 2024.)

RI H6401

House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations And Comments For Healthcare Liability Reform (creates A 15 Member Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations And Annotations For Healthcare Liability Reform In Rhode Island, And Report Back To The House By January 15, 2024, And Expire On April 15, 2024.)

RI H5876

Creates a permanent special commission to investigate and report on the threat of nuclear weapons.

RI S3056

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding Rhode Island's Old Growth Forests (this Resolution Would Create An 11 Member Commission Whose Purpose Would Be To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding Rhode Island's Old Growth Forests, And Which Would Report Back To The Senate By August 18, 2023, And Expire On December 31, 2023.)

RI S0142

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Minimum Wage (creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Wage, And Who Reports Back To The Senate No Later Than May 4, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On January 4, 2025.)

RI S2124

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE (Creates an eleven (11) member special legislative study commission whose purpose it would be to study Rhode Island's minimum wage, and who reports back to the Senate no later than May 4, 2025, and whose life expires on January 4, 2026.)

RI S2414

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Minimum Wage (creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Rhode Island’s Minimum Wage, And Who Reports Back To The Senate No Later Than May 4, 2022, And Whose Life Would Expire On January 4, 2023.)

RI H7156

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO WRITE AN OLMSTEAD PLAN FOR RHODE ISLAND (This resolution creates a 28 member special legislative commission whose purpose is to write an Olmstead Plan for Rhode Island, and reports back to the General Assembly on or before January 3, 2025, and expires on July 1, 2025.)

RI H8296

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding Rhode Island’s Old Growth Forests (creates An 11 Member Commission Whose Purpose Would Be To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding Ri's Old Growth Forests, And Who Would Report Back To The House And Senate By August 18, 2023, And Would Expire On December 31, 2023.)

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