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Bill · SB 3335Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- CITY OF WARWICK · Sponsors: Mark McKenney (D), Matt LaMountain (D) +1 more
Warwick may transfer a specific parcel at 34 Warwick Lake Avenue, with or without payment, under the procedures for city property transfers.
AI & Privacy · Government & Ethics
Bill · SB 3354Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION… · Sponsors: Hanna Gallo (D), Lammis Vargas (D) +2 more
Cranston could borrow up to $4 million for storm drains and flood prevention if a majority of voters approve the measure in an election.
Environment & Energy · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 8232Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMBRACING THE TOWNS OF FOSTER AND GLOCESTER · Sponsors: David Place (R), Mike Chippendale (R) +1 more
The measure changes the Foster-Glocester regional school district's financial meeting date to March 24, 2026, and sets an annual March schedule beginning in 2027.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 8483Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES · Sponsor: Joseph McNamara (D)
Cranston’s city council could exempt a proposed Class BV alcohol license at 1814 Broad Street from location restrictions after an application.
Bill · HB 7989Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES · Sponsors: Jackie Baginski (D), Nathan Biah (D)
Vehicles made without a factory front-plate mount would need only a rear plate displayed, while drivers would carry the second plate for officer inspection.
Foreign Policy · Public Safety
Bill · HB 8488Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE… · Sponsors: Michelle McGaw (D), Susan Donovan (D) +1 more
Portsmouth could borrow up to $41 million for school facilities if voters approve the measure, with the town responsible for repaying the debt.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 8527Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF… · Sponsors: Brian Kennedy (D), Megan Cotter (D) +1 more
If approved by state housing officials and a majority of regional voters, Chariho could borrow up to $116 million for a new elementary school and campus improvements.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · SB 3115Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT · Sponsors: Frank Ciccone (D), Hanna Gallo (D)
Insurers would use an 85% repair-cost threshold for declaring damaged vehicles total losses, while owners could choose that result at 75%.
Consumer Protection · Foreign Policy
Bill · HB 8627Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES · Sponsors: Bill O'Brien (D), Justine Caldwell (D) +2 more
The measure would allow Meghan Elizabeth McEntee to perform a named couple’s marriage ceremony in Narragansett on or about September 25, 2026, under Rhode Island marriage rules.
Bill · SB 3265Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES · Sponsors: David Tikoian (D), Frank Ciccone (D) +4 more
Drivers of vehicles made without a maker-provided front plate mount may keep the second plate inside and show it when a sworn officer asks.
Foreign Policy · Public Safety
Bill · HB 8558Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- CITY OF WARWICK · Sponsors: David Bennett (D), Evan Shanley (D) +3 more
The measure would let Warwick sell or transfer a specified property under city-sale procedures once the act takes effect upon passage.
AI & Privacy · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 8625Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE… · Sponsors: Arthur Handy (D), Bob Quattrocchi (R) +6 more
Cranston residents would vote on allowing the city to borrow up to $25 million for school projects, with most authority starting only after approval.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · SB 3073Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGES OF REAL PROPERTY · Sponsors: Bob Britto (D), Mark McKenney (D)
The text would let lenders offer some Rhode Island home mortgages with agreed prepayment charges, while requiring a standard alternative and a 60-month cutoff.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 8620Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION… · Sponsors: Arthur Handy (D), Bob Quattrocchi (R) +6 more
Cranston could borrow up to $4 million for storm drains and flood-control work if city voters approve the measure.
Emergency Management · Environment & Energy
Bill · HB 8623Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE… · Sponsors: Arthur Handy (D), Bob Quattrocchi (R) +6 more
Cranston could borrow up to $8 million for streets, sidewalks, and bridges only after city voters approve the measure.
Government & Ethics · Taxes & Budget
Bill · SB 3228Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS · Sponsors: Brian Thompson (D), Frank Ciccone (D) +2 more
Rhode Island municipalities may use approved traffic cameras at up to three intersections to catch drivers who block the box, through January 15, 2030.
Government & Ethics · Public Safety
Bill · SB 3314Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES · Sponsor: Sue Sosnowski (D)
Kimberley Gaffett may join Bonnie Phyllis Nolan and David Gaffett Spier in marriage in New Shoreham on or about October 3, 2026.
Bill · SB 3355Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE… · Sponsors: Hanna Gallo (D), Lammis Vargas (D) +2 more
Cranston could borrow up to $25 million for school projects if voters approve, with bond issuance also depending on state aid conditions.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 8580Became law4mo agoAN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT · Sponsors: Brian Kennedy (D), David Bennett (D) +3 more
If North Tiverton Fire District voters approve the amendment, vacant tax assessor positions would not be filled until only four assessors remain after the 2026 annual meeting.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 8624Became law4mo agoAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF… · Sponsors: Arthur Handy (D), Bob Quattrocchi (R) +6 more
Cranston could borrow up to $8 million for fire and public safety equipment, but voters must approve the plan before most provisions take effect.
Government & Ethics · Public Safety