Budget & Taxes (Debt & Bonds)

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8590: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $5M in bonds to fund public building construction and renovation, directly increasing funding for essential government infrastructure and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8589: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $2M in bonds to fund public recreation facilities, directly increasing government spending on essential public services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3324: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $2M in bonds to fund essential street and infrastructure improvements, directly increasing public service funding.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding and construction of streets, sidewalks, and transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 3231: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Submits the state's 2026 capital development program relating to green bonds requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $60,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $60M in green bonds to fund capital development, directly increasing state funding for essential infrastructure and public services.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates $60M in green bonds for capital development, directly funding renewable energy and clean infrastructure projects.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes $60M in green bonds, indicating funding for environmental projects.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 8488: 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.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $41M in bonds to fund construction, renovation, and equipping of schools, directly improving educational infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 3186: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes issuance of $3M in bonds to fund affordable housing, directly increasing public funding for essential services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes funding via bonds to support affordable housing projects, directly advancing the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Affordable Housing

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SR 3021: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF THE LEGISLATIVE POWER

Proposes a state constitutional amendment that no department or other entity created by the state would have poser to incur debt in excess of $ 50,000, without express approval from the legislature and voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes debt limits requiring legislative and voter approval, promoting fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending risks.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2830: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling two hundred seventeen million dollars ($217,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $217M in general obligation bonds for capital development, directly funding state infrastructure and public services through voter-approved financing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2813: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $100M in general obligation bonds for capital development, directly funding state infrastructure and public projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8313: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $217,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $217M in general obligation bonds to fund capital development, directly increasing state funding for public infrastructure and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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