This House resolution proposes the establishment of a permanent commission on climate change impacts and solutions in Rhode Island. The commission will consist of eighteen members, including representatives from the House of Representatives, various state departments, environmental organizations, and industry groups. Its primary focus will be to conduct ongoing research on issues related to climate change, including sea level rise, riverine flooding, and beach erosion, as well as the economic consequences of these challenges. The commission will evaluate adaptation and mitigation strategies, such as beach nourishment, shoreline hardening, and green infrastructure solutions.

In addition to its research responsibilities, the commission will hold public hearings and gather input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, environmental organizations, and community groups. The goal is to analyze the economic, environmental, and social implications of different strategies to address climate change and to determine how Rhode Island can effectively organize to tackle these challenges. The commission will not provide compensation for its members' services, and state departments are required to provide necessary information to support the commission's work.