The resolution H 7532 creates a special joint legislative commission in Rhode Island to study sludge management. This commission will consist of twenty-one (21) members, including representatives from the House and Senate, environmental organizations, and various stakeholders involved in wastewater treatment and biosolid management. The commission's primary objective is to study and provide recommendations for effective sludge management.
The commission is tasked with reporting its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before April 1, 2027, and will expire on June 1, 2027. Members of the commission will not receive compensation for their services, and state departments are required to provide necessary information to assist the commission in its work. The resolution underscores the importance of effective sludge management in protecting public health and mitigating environmental contamination.