H8202

JOINT RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (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.)

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island proposes issuing $100 million in bonds for the 2026 capital development program.

The Rhode Island 2026 capital development program seeks to issue general obligation bonds totaling $100 million for a statewide transit system. This includes improvements to existing services, expansion to new areas, high capacity transit development, better access to transit, and adoption of new technologies. The bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes will be submitted to the electorate for approval at the November 2026 general election. If approved, the bonds will be exempt from taxation and backed by the full faith and credit of the state.

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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