S.2471

Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2471 allows municipalities to contract with the Department of Transportation for minor and routine maintenance on state highways within.

Rhode Island S2471 permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the Department of Transportation for minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders within the municipality. Municipalities completing such work are relieved from tort liability if the work meets contract standards. They are also entitled to payment or reimbursement from the Department, in accordance with the contract. The bill does not affect the powers and duties of the Department.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DRDDDDD

0 Nay

2 Absent

DD

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 9

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government