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Senate passes bill to factor climate change and coastal resiliency into long-term economic planning
Summary
The Senate approved S2043 on April 2 to require climate change, sea-level rise and coastal resiliency be included in the state's long-term economic development planning and to add two ex officio seats (DEM director and CRMC executive director) to the Economic Development Council.
The Rhode Island Senate passed Senate Bill S2043 on April 2, directing that climate change, sea-level rise and coastal resiliency be incorporated into the state's long-term economic development vision and strategic planning. The chamber recorded a 35–1 vote in favor when the act was called for passage after its introduction.
Senator Loria opened debate by saying…
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