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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3359: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

This bill authorizes the City of Cranston to issue up to $8 million in general obligation bonds to fund the design, construction, repair, and improvement of its streets, sidewalks, and bridges. The funds can be used for various infrastructure projects, including paving, drainage systems, traffic control devices, road maintenance equipment, safety upgrades, and landscaping. The legislation allows the city to sell these bonds in different forms, such as zero coupon or serial bonds, with repayment terms ranging from five to thirty years. Additionally, the bill permits the city to issue temporary notes to manage cash flow before the main bonds are sold and provides a framework for repaying any borrowed funds using future bond proceeds.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes $8M in bonds to fund street, sidewalk, and bridge improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Todd Patalano (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 8622: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.
Dick Fascia (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 8620: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.
Dick Fascia (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3357: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.
Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Todd Patalano (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3242: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION

Authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and to issue not more than $116,000,000 bonds and/or notes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $116M in bonds to construct and equip a new elementary school, directly funding infrastructure and expanding educational access.95% confidence
Victoria Gu (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3243: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN

Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $41M in bonds to fund school construction and improvements, directly increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $41M in bonds to finance construction, renovation, and equipping of schools, directly improving school infrastructure.95% confidence
Linda Ujifusa (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN

Amends the terms of the pension plan set forth in the respective collective bargaining agreements in effect on July 1, 2026, between Central Falls and the labor organizations representing members of the Central Falls plan.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill amends pension plan terms under collective bargaining agreements, directly supporting worker benefits and collective bargaining rights.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Joshua Giraldo (D) Brandon Voas (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3288: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

SB 3288 authorizes the issuance of a specific Class BV alcohol retail license for a property at 1814 Broad Street in Cranston. This action directly affects the property owner by permitting them to sell alcoholic beverages at that location. The bill does not alter the existing state laws regarding license restrictions near schools or churches, but rather grants a single, specific exception for this particular site.
Lammis Vargas (D)
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