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Rhode Island House Bill H8133
Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8133

Introduced
2/27/26  

Caption

Assesses a fee of one cent ($0.01) per every ten thousand (10,000) gallons of wastewater treatment facility effluent discharge.

Impact

The implementation of this fee is expected to have a direct financial implication on wastewater treatment facilities, both public and private, as they will have to incorporate this fee into their operational costs. The funds collected will go towards supporting the shellfish transplant program, thereby reinforcing initiatives aimed at improving the health and sustainability of shellfish populations. This could lead to better fishing yields and maintenance of biodiversity in coastal waters.

Summary

House Bill 8133 proposes to introduce a fee structure for wastewater treatment facilities, specifically assessing a fee of one cent ($0.01) for every ten thousand gallons of wastewater effluent discharge. This bill is aimed at funding a shellfish transplant program, which is intended to maintain and promote sustainable shellfish management within the state. The program seeks to ensure the health of marine ecosystems, crucial for fishing communities and environmental integrity.

Contention

While the bill aims to enhance marine resource management, its introduction may face scrutiny from stakeholders within the wastewater treatment sector. Concerns might be raised regarding the additional financial burden on facilities, especially smaller ones that might struggle to accommodate new fees. There may also be discussions on the efficacy of the shellfish transplant program and whether it can yield the intended benefits to marine ecosystems and fisheries.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S0642

Establishes a uniform wastewater disposal fee in the amount of fifteen cents ($.15) per every ten thousand gallons of wastewater effluent.

RI S0437

Imposes a non-owner occupied property tax on residential properties assessed in excess of eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) at variable rates dependent on values assessed by local tax assessors.

RI H6189

Imposes a non-owner occupied property tax on residential properties assessed in excess of eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) at variable rates dependent on values assessed by local tax assessors.

RI H5356

Limits the application fees paid under the certificate of need program within the department of health to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

RI S0096

Increases the personal needs allowance of nursing facility residents from seventy-five dollars ($75.00) to one hundred dollars ($100) per month.

RI H5466

Increases the personal needs allowance of nursing facility residents from seventy-five dollars ($75.00) to one hundred dollars ($100) per month.

RI H5607

Redefines “farm” by reducing the amount of revenue from farm products required to be sold from ten thousand ($10,000) to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500).

RI S0781

Redefines “farm” by reducing the amount of revenue from farm products required to be sold from ten thousand ($10,000) to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500).

RI S0447

Establishes a child tax credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per dependent.

RI H6072

Establishes a child tax credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per dependent.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.