This resolution addresses the establishment of a special legislative commission in Rhode Island to study the impacts of climate change and explore potential solutions. The commission will consist of seventeen members, including representatives from the House of Representatives, various state departments, environmental and business organizations, and the general public if necessary. The commission is tasked with examining a range of climate change issues such as sea level rise, riverine flooding, beach erosion, and the economic consequences of these events, including property tax loss, increased stormwater management costs, and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

The commission will conduct public hearings, solicit stakeholder input, and analyze the economic, environmental, and social implications of various adaptation and mitigation strategies. It will consider both short-term and long-term impacts and explore organizational strategies for Rhode Island to effectively address climate change challenges. The commission is to meet at the call of the Speaker of the House, select a chairperson, and work without compensation. It will provide a comprehensive final report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations for legislative action by May 14, 2025, and will dissolve on June 18, 2025. The report will be publicly available on the official website of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.