H8317

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 Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fills the budget deficit and restore service cuts, and implements the State's Act on Climate.)

Introduced·3/18/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8317 authorizes a $5,000,000 appropriation to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.

Rhode Island H8317 authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. This funding aims to continue public transit services, fill the budget deficit, restore service cuts, and implement the State's Act on Climate. The appropriation is intended to support the transit authority's operations, including hiring and training more bus operators. The resolution highlights the importance of public transportation for Rhode Islanders, emphasizing its role in building communities, creating jobs, easing traffic congestion, and promoting a cleaner environment.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
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 11

House

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

Mar 18

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance