H8533

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $320,000 FOR BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND (Appropriates $320,000 to Better Lives Rhode Island in support of the transitional housing program for women leaving incarceration.)

Introduced·5/8/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8533 appropriates $320,000 to Better Lives Rhode Island for transitional housing for women leaving incarceration.

Rhode Island H8533 allocates $320,000 to Better Lives Rhode Island to support its transitional housing program for women who have recently been released from incarceration. This funding aims to provide necessary support and resources to help these women reintegrate into society. The state controller is authorized to issue payment orders to the general treasurer upon receipt of authenticated vouchers.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

May 8

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance