AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN
In plain English Authorizes Portsmouth to issue up to $41 million in bonds to finance school construction, renovation, and improvements.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.
In plain English Requires a study of whether thermal energy networks can help Rhode Island meet its energy goals.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS — THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT – Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.
In plain English Allows the environmental management department to lease state piers and marine facilities for up to forty years.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS — MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY – Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND (That a special joint legislative commission be created consisting of 21 members and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than April 1, 2027, and said commission expires on June 1, 2027.)
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions.
HEALTH AND SAFETY — CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 – Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights.
In plain English Requires landlords renting shoreline property to give tenants a written disclosure about public shoreline access rights before the tenancy begins.
Official synopsis: PROPERTY — RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT – Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTS (Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to shared services between Rhode Island school districts.)
Became lawHouse passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) · 2026-06-09
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS (Extends the reporting dates of the legislative study commission on climate change impact and solutions from 5/14/2026 to 5/14/2029.)
Became lawHouse passed Sub A · 2026-06-02
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHILD & FAMILY AND RECOGNIZING ITS IMPACT ACROSS RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-12
Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after the death of the designated beneficiary.
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after the death of the designated beneficiary.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-12
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
EDUCATION — CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Includes shared services as one of the considerations in determining whether to authorize the creation of a regional school district.
EDUCATION — ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS – Includes shared services as one of the considerations in determining whether to authorize the creation of a regional school district.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space at municipally operated beach parking in the town of Middletown.
TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space at municipally operated beach parking in the town of Middletown.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Imposes a sales tax on digital advertising services.
TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Imposes a sales tax on digital advertising services.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Authorizes the town of Middletown to adopt by ordinance, a veterans’ property tax exemption to any veteran, who was honorably discharged, or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of dates or periods of service.
In plain English Allows the town of Middletown to adopt a property tax exemption for veterans with honorable or other-than-dishonorable discharges.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Authorizes the town of Middletown to adopt by ordinance, a veterans’ property tax exemption to any veteran, who was honorably discharged, or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of dates or periods of service.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-05-06
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