Rhode IslandRhode Island appropriates money for six roadway damage claims
Rhode Island appropriates $5,151.86 for six named claims after roadway debris or defects damaged drivers’ vehicles.
What it does
The law appropriates $5,151.86 to pay six named claims for vehicle damage from roadway debris or defects.
Argument forThe payments could help six drivers cover specific vehicle damage caused by roadway debris or defects.
Argument againstUsing state money for these individual claims could leave less money available for other needs during the fiscal year.
More detail
The state appropriates money to pay six named claims for vehicle damage. The six named claims are for vehicle damage from roadway debris or defects at locations in Rhode Island. The money comes from treasury funds not otherwise appropriated for that fiscal year. The State Controller draws the funds on orders to the General Treasurer. The money is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The resolution gives the dates and locations of the reported incidents.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2606/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Senate read and passedPassed 1st Chamber
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Jun 706/07/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/09/2026)
- Jun 406/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceIntroduced
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