Rhode Island Bill H 8168 Raises Library Construction Reimbursement Caps Through 2031

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES (Increases reimbursement caps promulgated in 2018 and applies to eligible costs for library projects incurred from June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2031, or ending earlier if the Office of Library Information Services amends the regulations.)

Last action · April 8, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Terri Cortvriend and 5 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island bill H 8168 raises the for state library construction and improvement projects originally set in 2018. The updated caps apply to eligible costs incurred between June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2031, unless the amends its regulations earlier.

Why it matters

Determines the maximum amount of state financial support available for local public library construction and renovation projects over a six-year period.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Public libraries

Public libraries undertaking capital projects are subject to revised state reimbursement caps for eligible costs incurred through 2031.

Directly affected

Office of Library Information Services

The office administers library regulations and holds the authority to amend regulations that could end the reimbursement period earlier than 2031.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 8168 do?

It increases the state for library projects that were originally established in 2018.

What time period do the new reimbursement caps cover?

They apply to eligible costs incurred from June 30, 2025, through June 30, 2031, unless the amends the regulations earlier.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 8, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 3, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
Feb 27, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Finance

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