The resolution, SR 3225, proposes the establishment of a special joint legislative commission in Rhode Island to study sludge management, which includes solid, semisolid, or liquid waste generated from various treatment facilities. The commission will consist of nineteen members, including representatives from the House and Senate, environmental organizations, and local communities. Its primary task is to conduct a comprehensive review of the current state of sludge management in the state, with a specific focus on the sludge incinerator at the Woonsocket thermal conversion facility. The commission will examine the costs to ratepayers and the environmental impacts of this facility, while also exploring sustainable disposal technologies such as pyrolysis.

The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, and will dissolve on March 5, 2027. Members of the commission will not receive compensation for their services, and state departments are expected to provide necessary information to support the commission's work. The resolution underscores the significance of effective sludge management for public health and environmental protection, aiming to identify potential statewide solutions for more sustainable practices in Rhode Island.