S.3181

Proposes a bond measure authorizing the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects.

Introduced·4/3/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island proposes a $100 million bond measure to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects.

The proposed bond measure would authorize the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $100 million in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects. Funds would be used for shoreline protection, flood mitigation, stormwater and wastewater upgrades, protection of critical facilities, port and working waterfront resilience, and workforce preparedness and training programs to support resilience-related jobs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Committee heard

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Apr 3

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance