Rhode IslandQuonset bars waste conversion facility approvals until June 1, 2027
Until June 1, 2027, Quonset Development Corporation cannot allow covered waste conversion facilities in its industrial park, with protection for rights tied to earlier lawful activities.
What it does
Quonset Development Corporation cannot allow covered waste conversion facilities in Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park until June 1, 2027. Rights tied to lawful activities before the law took effect remain protected.
Argument forThe restriction could keep additional waste conversion projects out of the industrial park while protecting the rights of existing lawful operators.
Argument againstThe restriction could prevent businesses from building facilities that turn waste into fuel or industrial products before June 1, 2027.
More detail
Quonset Development Corporation cannot approve, lease space for, or otherwise allow covered waste conversion facilities to locate, operate, or be built in the industrial park. The ban names Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park. The section applies to all property owned, managed, leased, or otherwise under Quonset Development Corporation's authority. The restriction covers facilities and similar chemical or heat-based processes that turn waste, plastics, plant material, or other inputs into fuels, energy, or chemical products. The law protects the rights of people and businesses that lawfully carried out covered activities before it took effect. The law took effect upon passage. The restriction expires on June 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2206/22/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1006/10/2026 House passed Sub APassed House
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 706/07/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 706/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- Apr 2804/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- Apr 304/03/2026 Introduced, referred to House CorporationsIntroduced
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