S.2680

Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 8/1/26, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or bond proceeds for work after August 1, 2026, on the Providence bus hub relocation project.

This bill prohibits the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond to pay for any work performed after August 1, 2026, related to the "transit center joint development project" request for proposals (RFP) and the preliminary services agreement. The project, which involves relocating the Providence bus hub, has faced opposition due to its projected cost of between $200,000,000 and $250,000,000.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Apr 2

Senate

Meeting postponed (04/02/2026)