Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 8623: 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

Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $8,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets, sidewalks and bridges in the city.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes $8M in bonds to fund the design, construction, repair, and improvement of streets, sidewalks, and bridges, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

passed · Rhode Island · House May 19, 2026

HR 8566: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2026 TO BE "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Rhode Island to promote road safety and educate the public about sharing the road with motorcyclists. The resolution highlights statistics on motorcycle accidents and encourages all drivers to avoid distracted driving and give motorcycles ample space. It does not change any laws or regulations but serves as a symbolic proclamation to raise awareness among motorists and riders.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes motorcycle awareness and road safety, encouraging drivers to share the road safely, which aligns with enhancing transportation safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8592: 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.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding and construction of streets, sidewalks, and transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 8384: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW

HB 8384 introduces "Casey's Law," which allows judges to impose stricter penalties on drivers convicted of misdemeanors or felonies if they are found to have acted out of "road rage." The bill defines road rage as intentionally aggressive, harassing, or dangerous behavior directed at other drivers or passengers on public roads. If a court determines beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime resulted from such behavior, the driver faces additional consequences, including mandatory fines, potential license suspension, and longer prison terms for felony offenses. All fines collected under this new provision must be placed into a dedicated fund to support public awareness campaigns about safe driving. This law does not create a new crime but rather adds enhanced sentencing options for existing offenses motivated by road rage.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes stricter penalties and mandatory fines for road rage, expanding criminalization and limiting judicial discretion.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by imposing stricter penalties for road rage, protecting drivers and passengers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Sentencing Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SR 3183: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND

This bill allocates $250,000 to 401 Tech Bridge to study and explore the potential of seagliders in Rhode Island. The funds are designated for a feasibility study conducted in partnership with the Rhode Island Seaglider Initiative to assess how these electric, wing-in-ground-effect vehicles could operate within the state's coastal areas. The resolution aims to evaluate whether seagliders can support local economic goals, such as reducing carbon emissions and improving transportation options, without making any guarantees about their future implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $250,000 in funding for a feasibility study, directly advancing the budget topic through new appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds a study on seagliders, which are electric vehicles that can reduce carbon emissions and improve transport efficiency, aligning with clean energy goals.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds study of seagliders, electric vehicles that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, directly advancing environmental goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds a study on seagliders as a potential sustainable transportation mode to reduce emissions and improve coastal transport.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Climate Change Coastal & Flood Protection Bridges

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 21, 2026

SR 3308: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 17 TO MAY 23, 2026, TO BE "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate Resolution officially designates the week of May 17 to May 23, 2026, as "National Public Works Week" within the State of Rhode Island. The measure aims to raise awareness about the essential services provided by public works professionals, such as road construction, bridge maintenance, and water system management. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the American Public Works Association to align with their national observance. This bill is a commemorative action that does not alter laws or create new funding, but rather recognizes the contributions of workers in the public works sector.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes public works including road construction and bridge maintenance, aligning with transportation infrastructure goals.60% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8591: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO 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 construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $2M in bonds to fund bridge construction and repair, directly increasing funding for essential public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding for bridge construction, repair, and equipping, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Bridges

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3326: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

SB 3326 authorizes the City of Pawtucket to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to fund a street repaving project for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The bill outlines how the city can sell these bonds, manage the resulting funds, and use the money specifically for repaving streets and covering related issuance costs. It also permits the city to issue temporary notes to cover expenses before the final bonds are sold and provides rules for investing any unspent funds. This legislation directly affects the city's financial operations and infrastructure maintenance plans without changing broader state laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for essential infrastructure (street repaving) via bonds, directly advancing the city's budget and capital improvement programs.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding and bonds to repave city streets, directly improving road infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8593: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 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 $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for road safety infrastructure, directly strengthening public services and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding to improve and replace road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Roads & Highways Traffic Safety