Rhode IslandCranston voters would decide whether to fund storm drain and flood work
Cranston could borrow up to $4 million for storm drains and flood prevention if a majority of voters approve the measure in an election.
What it does
Cranston could borrow up to $4 million for storm drains and work to reduce flooding, if a majority of voters approve the measure.
Argument forThe city could use bond money to repair or build storm drains and address flooding problems.
Argument againstCranston taxpayers could face higher taxes to repay the bonds if other money is not available.
More detail
Cranston could issue up to $4 million in bonds and temporary notes to pay for drainage and flood work. The money could pay for storm drain and drainage work, efforts to reduce drainage and flooding problems, and related financing costs. The bond authority would take effect only if a majority of voters approve the question at an election. Voters would decide at the November 3, 2026 general election or at a special citywide election set by the city council. Sections 12 and 13 take effect upon passage; the remaining sections take effect after voter approval.
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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 2606/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Jun 506/05/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/09/2026)
- Jun 506/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentIntroduced
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