Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island S2354: SENATE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO TERMINATE GAS LINE EXTENSION ALLOWANCES AS PART OF
Status: Passed both chambers, June 10, 2026
SENATE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO TERMINATE GAS LINE EXTENSION ALLOWANCES AS PART OF DOCKET 25-45-GE
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 30, 2026:
2026 -- S 2354 ======== LC004481 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ SENATERESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO TERMINATE GAS LINE EXTENSION ALLOWANCES AS PART OF DOCKET 25-45-GE Introduced By: Senators DiMario, Britto, Zurier, Euer, Vargas, Lauria, Ujifusa, Mack, Bell, and Valverde Date Introduced: January 30, 2026 Referred To: Senate Environment & Agriculture WHEREAS, Current Rhode Island Energy tariff, "RIPUC RIE-GAS No. 101," allows for the utility to spread over all gas customers the cost of connecting new customers to the gas distribution system, which is commonly referred to as a "gas line extension allowance"; and WHEREAS, According to the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council's 2025 Climate Action Strategy there needs to be a reduction in the use of gas for home heating in order to meet the State's 2030, 2040, and 2050 emissions reduction requirements; and WHEREAS, Connecting new customers to the gas distribution system locks in customer subsidization of new infrastructure whose intended life extends beyond the 2050 net zero emissions requirements; and WHEREAS, Current Rhode Island Energy tariffs require all electric customers to pay for new connections to the electric distribution systems by individual customers; and WHEREAS, Rhode Island Energy has opened Docket 25-45-GE at the Public Utilities Commission to adjust distribution rates and modify existing tariffs for all Rhode …
Sponsors
- DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036) · primary sponsor
- Robert Britto (D, SD-018)
- Samuel Zurier (D, SD-003)
- Dawn Euer (D, SD-013)
- Lammis Vargas (D, SD-028)
- Pamela Lauria (D, SD-032)
- Linda Ujifusa (D, SD-011)
- Tiara Mack (D, SD-006)
- Samuel Bell (D, SD-005)
- Bridget Valverde (D, SD-035)
Latest actions
- : Senate passed Sub A
- : Placed on Senate Calendar
- : Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- : Proposed Substitute
- : Scheduled for consideration
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- : Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- : Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Votes
- Senate Seq #529: (June 10, 2026): 33 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Passage of Sub A (June 2, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Passage (June 2, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Passage (May 20, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- GENERAL
Common questions
- What is S2354?
- S2354 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SENATE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO TERMINATE GAS LINE EXTENSION ALLOWANCES AS PART OF .
- What does S2354 do?
- SENATE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO TERMINATE GAS LINE EXTENSION ALLOWANCES AS PART OF DOCKET 25-45-GE
- What is the status of S2354?
- Passed both chambers as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Senate passed Sub A (June 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored S2354?
- DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S2354?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S2354A.pdf
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