Rhode IslandPawtucket voters decide whether city can borrow $4 million for sewers
If a majority of Pawtucket voters approve the measure, the city may borrow up to $4 million for sewer work planned for fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
What it does
If a majority of Pawtucket voters approve the measure, the city may borrow up to $4 million for sewer work and related costs.
Argument forBorrowing could let Pawtucket pay for sewer planning and construction, including costs before the city receives some expected aid.
Argument againstIf other money does not cover yearly bond payments, Pawtucket property taxes could rise to make up the difference.
More detail
Pawtucket may issue up to $4 million in bonds and notes for sewer work and related costs. The money may pay for planning, building, equipping, and rebuilding Pawtucket's sanitary and storm sewers, and related costs. This authority takes effect only if a majority of voters approve the measure at the election described in the law. The bond and note authority takes effect after voter approval. The money is intended for the city's capital improvement program for fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
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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 1006/10/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 806/08/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 206/02/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 2905/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/02/2026)Minor
- May 2805/28/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 2605/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
- May 2605/26/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentIntroduced
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