Summary: HR 5074, introduced by Representatives Carson, Kazarian, Cortvriend, McGaw, and Speakman on January 16, 2023, requests the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) to conduct a recycling and waste audit of the Rhode Island State House. The purpose of this audit is to analyze the waste stream generated by the facility, identifying the types and amounts of waste produced, as well as the recycling efforts in place. The findings from this audit are expected to highlight areas of wastefulness and provide recommendations for a waste reduction strategy, with a report due back to the House by January 5, 2026.

Additionally, the resolution calls for the Executive Director of the Joint Committee on Legislative Services, in collaboration with RIRRC and the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), to explore the installation of water filling stations and electric car chargers in the State House parking lots. This initiative aims to reduce the reliance on plastic water bottles and align with the carbon emission goals outlined in the Act on Climate. A report on these efforts is also requested by January 5, 2026. The resolution will be transmitted to relevant state officials for action.