AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY
Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
In plain English Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $8 million in bonds to acquire, improve, renovate and repair fire and public safety equipment.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than eight million dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
In plain English Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $4,000,000 in bonds to acquire, construct, improve, renovate, repair and alter playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
In plain English Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $2,000,000 in bonds and notes to acquire, demolish, construct, improve, renovate, repair, alter, furnish and equip public buildings.
Official synopsis: Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
In plain English Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $4,000,000 in bonds and notes for storm drain repairs, construction, and drainage and flooding problem fixes.
Official synopsis: Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Changes tax exemptions to tax credits in the city of Cranston.
In plain English Changes property tax exemptions to tax credits in Cranston.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Changes tax exemptions to tax credits in the city of Cranston.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
In plain English Changes the filing fees required to appeal certain district court decisions.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE – Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island State Police members.
In plain English Amends pension benefits for current and former Rhode Island State Police members.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — STATE POLICE – Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island State Police members.
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A · 2026-06-11
Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
In plain English Allows non-sworn security officers at private colleges to detain people on campus if they believe a crime was committed.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — ARREST – Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A · 2026-06-09
Provides that when two or more individuals associate to accomplish the crime of shoplifting, that they would be deemed to be associated for the particular purpose of shoplifting and be guilty of a felony.
In plain English Makes shoplifting a felony when two or more people associate together to commit it.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION – Provides that when two or more individuals associate to accomplish the crime of shoplifting, that they would be deemed to be associated for the particular purpose of shoplifting and be guilty of a felony.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Judiciary · 2026-06-04
Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
In plain English Requires all schools to develop and implement a safety plan ensuring first responders can immediately access school facilities during emergencies.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS – Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A · 2026-06-03
Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
In plain English Prohibits cities and towns from charging agricultural operations for extending water utilities past their property or imposing connection fees.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT – Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Municipal Government & Housing · 2026-05-28
Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.
In plain English Requires people requesting public records to provide identifying information.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC RECORDS — ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS – Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any hospital, pursuant to § 40.1-5-7.1.
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS – Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
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