Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8181

Introduced
4/28/22  

Caption

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.)

Impact

The Climate Dashboard is expected to enhance public transparency by providing relevant data and updates regarding greenhouse gas emissions, energy sources, and overall climate progress. It aims to compile and visualize critical climate, physical, and socioeconomic data, ensuring Rhode Islanders can access insights into the risks associated with climate change, such as flooding and heat waves. Furthermore, the Dashboard will require at least annual updates to maintain current data and effectively serve as a tool for state planning and response to climate-related challenges.

Summary

House Bill H8181 is a joint resolution that appropriates a sum of $250,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. The intended purpose of this funding is to develop a Climate Dashboard, which is designed to track and report on the state's greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the 2021 Act on Climate legislation. This Act mandates enforceable climate emissions reduction goals statewide, emphasizing accountability in the state's climate initiatives and approach to environmental sustainability.

Contention

While the establishment of the Climate Dashboard has generally been met with support for its intended benefits, there may be contention surrounding the allocation of funds and the prioritization of climate initiatives in comparison to other state funding needs. Legislators and stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of the Dashboard in promoting actual changes in climate policy and action within the state, as well as its role in addressing broader environmental concerns that affect local communities. Therefore, discussions might arise regarding the adequacy of the proposed budget and the measurable impacts of the Dashboard's development.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H8180

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.)

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

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 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 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 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.)

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