Rhode IslandRhode Island names Providence crossing the George Nee Bridge
The law names a Providence bridge where Smith Street crosses Interstate 95 the George Nee Bridge, with signs paid for privately and approved by the transportation department.
What it does
A Providence bridge where Smith Street crosses Interstate 95 is named the George Nee Bridge. Signs showing the name must use private funds, and the transportation department must approve their design and placement.
Argument forNaming the Providence crossing for George Nee could honor him and give people a familiar name for the bridge.
Argument againstIf private donors do not provide money, drivers may not see signs identifying the bridge by its new name.
More detail
The law names bridge number 44-000000000007010 the George Nee Bridge. The bridge is in Providence, where Smith Street crosses both directions of Interstate 95, about one-tenth of a mile south of Route 146. Signs showing the name must be paid for with private funds. The transportation department must approve the signs’ design and placement. The law takes effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2306/23/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)Minor
- Jun 406/04/2026 House passed Sub APassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- May 2905/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)Minor
- May 2805/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- May 2605/26/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- May 2205/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- Apr 3004/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
- Apr 1704/17/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special LegislationIntroduced
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