Rhode IslandPawtucket voters decide whether city can borrow more for bridges
Pawtucket voters are to decide whether the city may borrow up to $2 million more for bridge work, with the borrowing authority dependent on their approval.
What it does
If Pawtucket voters approve, the city may borrow up to $2 million more for bridge work and related costs. The city must pay the debt, using taxes if other money falls short.
Argument forIf voters approve, the city could spread the cost of bridge work over time by borrowing for construction, repairs, and related costs.
Argument againstIf other money falls short, taxpayers could face higher city taxes because all taxable property may be taxed without a rate or amount limit to pay the debt.
More detail
Pawtucket may issue up to $2 million in additional bonds or notes for bridge work and related costs. The borrowing is for building, rebuilding, repairing, and equipping bridges in Pawtucket, and related costs. The remaining provisions take effect only if a majority of voters approve the act. The city must provide for annual debt payments if other money does not cover them; any unpaid amount is added to the tax levy. Sections 13 and 14 took effect upon passage. The remaining provisions take effect only after a majority of voters approve the act at an election.
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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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