Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
In plain English Requires large buildings in Rhode Island to measure and report their energy and water use, and sets energy performance standards for them.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026 – Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
VetoedVetoed by Governor · 2026-06-24
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of AS220 located in the city of Providence. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located.
In plain English Exempts AS220's real and personal property in Providence from taxation, effective retroactively to December 31, 2025.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of AS220 located in the city of Providence. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
In plain English Authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $4,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance planning, design, construction and reconstruction of sanitary and storm sewers.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
In plain English Authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $2,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance bridge construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
In plain English Authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $2,500,000 in bonds and notes to improve and replace road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
In plain English Authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $2,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance street and sidewalk improvements.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
In plain English Authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $5,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance construction and renovation of public buildings.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
In plain English Authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance street repaving.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $3,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the repaving of streets in the city.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units.
In plain English Allows towns and cities to reduce or eliminate parking requirements for residential units in zoning ordinances.
Official synopsis: TOWNS AND CITIES — ZONING ORDINANCES – Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Makes several technical amendments to the Rhode Island secure choice retirement savings program act necessary for continued administration and inter-state partnership.
In plain English Makes technical changes to the Rhode Island secure choice retirement savings program law to support ongoing administration and partnerships with other states.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC FINANCE — RHODE ISLAND SECURE CHOICE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT – Makes several technical amendments to the Rhode Island secure choice retirement savings program act necessary for continued administration and inter-state partnership.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.
In plain English Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant and provides remedies for violations.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT – Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
In plain English Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC RECORDS — ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS – Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value of the property located in each municipality.
In plain English Requires real estate conveyance tax on property spanning multiple municipalities to be split among them based on each municipality's assessed property value.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX – Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value of the property located…
Passed one chamberSenate read and passed · 2026-06-10
Codifies the DCYF operating procedure for the submission and fulfillment of requests for persons involved with the department who request birth, death or marriage certificates.
In plain English Requires the Department of Children, Youth and Families to follow a set procedure for processing birth, death and marriage certificate requests from people involved with the department.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR MINORS WITHOUT RESIDENCE ACT – Codifies the DCYF operating procedure for the submission and fulfillment of requests for persons involved with the department who request birth, death or marriage certificates.
Out of committeeSenate passed as amended (floor amendment) · 2026-06-09
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