H8256

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the RI Public Transit Authority to continue services, hire and train more bus operators, and implement the State's Act on Climate goals.)

Introduced·3/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8256 authorizes a $5,000,000 appropriation to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for service continuation, hiring, training, and.

Rhode Island H8256 authorizes the appropriation of five million dollars to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. This funding will support the continuation of current transit services, the hiring and training of additional bus operators, and the implementation of the state's Act on Climate goals. The resolution highlights the importance of public transportation in building communities, creating jobs, and promoting a cleaner environment. It also addresses the need to counteract workforce shortages by making wages and benefits competitive.

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History

Mar 18

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

Mar 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance