Rhode IslandQuonset bars certain waste-processing facilities until June 1, 2027
The law bars Quonset Development Corporation from allowing certain waste-processing facilities in its industrial park until June 1, 2027, while protecting rights tied to earlier lawful activities.
What it does
Quonset Development Corporation cannot allow certain heat-based or chemical waste-processing facilities in its industrial park until June 1, 2027. The law protects rights tied to lawful activities before it took effect.
Argument forThe restriction could keep park space available for other uses by preventing covered waste-processing projects from receiving approval.
Argument againstBusinesses seeking to turn waste into fuel or energy could lose access to Quonset sites while the restriction remains in effect.
More detail
Quonset Development Corporation cannot approve, lease space for, or otherwise allow covered facilities to locate, operate, or be built in the park. The restriction concerns the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and applies to all property owned, managed, leased, or otherwise under Quonset Development Corporation’s control. Covered processes use heat or similar chemical methods to turn waste, plastics, biomass, or other feedstock into fuel, energy, or chemical products. The law does not impair the rights of people or businesses lawfully engaged in covered activities before it took effect. The law takes effect upon passage. The restriction expires on June 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- 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 House passed Sub A in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Senate passed Sub APassed Senate
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 806/08/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 506/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- May 505/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- Apr 2004/20/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate CommerceIntroduced
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