H8144

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.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island proposes a 2026 capital development program with $67.5 million in green bonds for various projects.

The Rhode Island 2026 capital development program seeks voter approval for $67.5 million in green bonds to fund various projects. These include brownfields remediation, facility improvements, marine infrastructure, and Narragansett Bay restoration. Other initiatives involve energy efficiency, farmland preservation, and open space grants. The program also allocates funds for the Mariner Academy and Program Center, resilient infrastructure, and improvements to Fort Adams. The bonds will be submitted to voters in the November 2026 general election.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance