H7224

Increases the maximum municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other municipal purchases.

Chamber Passed·6/3/26
Introduced Text

Increases municipal small purchase limits for construction and other purchases in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island H7224 raises the maximum municipal small purchase limits for construction projects from $10,000 to $25,000 and for all other municipal purchases from $5,000 to $10,000. The new limits will be adjusted annually based on the Boston Regional Consumer Price Index. This change aims to accommodate rising costs while maintaining procurement efficiency. The act takes effect on December 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–0 · Jun 3
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

Feb 3

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Referred to Senate Finance

Jun 3

House

House read and passed

May 29

House

Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)