H7147

Amends the definition of public works so that it would include any public works projects performed for any city or town or quasi-municipal entity and the state and any quasi-state entity.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Expands the definition of public works to include projects for cities, towns, quasi-municipal entities, and the state.

Rhode Island H7147 amends the definition of public works to encompass any projects performed for any city, town, quasi-municipal entity, and the state or quasi-state entity. This includes grading, clearing, demolition, improvement, completion, repair, alteration, or construction of public roads, bridges, buildings, heavy construction, and any other public works projects. The change takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

Jan 16

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor