Rhode IslandRhode Island names a Providence bridge for George Nee
State law names a Providence bridge for George Nee, while signs showing the name require private funding and state transportation department approval.
What it does
A Providence bridge where Smith Street crosses Interstate 95 bears the name George Nee Bridge. Signs showing the name must use private funds and receive state transportation department approval.
Argument forNaming the bridge for George Nee could give Providence residents and visitors a lasting way to recognize him.
Argument againstPrivate funding and transportation department approval could delay when drivers see signs with the bridge’s name.
More detail
The law names the bridge the “George Nee Bridge.” The name applies to bridge number 44-000000000007010 in Providence, where Smith Street crosses both directions of Interstate 95, about a tenth of a mile south of Route 146. Signs showing the name must be paid for with private funds. The Department of Transportation must approve the signs’ design and placement. The law took effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- 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 806/08/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)Minor
- May 2805/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrenceMinor
- May 2205/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- May 2205/22/2026 Referred to House Special LegislationMinor
- May 2105/21/2026 Senate passed Sub APassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 1505/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)Minor
- May 1405/14/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- May 1305/13/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- May 805/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- Apr 804/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Apr 604/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans AffairsIntroduced
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