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H 8300RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State BillBecame law without the governor's signature

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Rhode Island authorizes Central Falls to issue up to $25 million in bonds for school construction and repairs

Original title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR (Authorizes the City of Central Falls to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding $25,000,000 to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the city.)

Last action · June 12, 2026: Effective without Governor's signatureSponsors: Joshua Giraldo and 2 others

Companion · S 3087same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

The City of Central Falls is authorized to issue bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness totaling up to $25,000,000 to finance construction, renovation, repair, and equipping of local schools and school facilities.

Why it matters

Local taxpayers and municipal debt obligations are directly impacted by the authorization of up to $25 million in new borrowing for capital improvements to educational buildings.

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

City of Central Falls

The city gains the legal authority to issue up to $25,000,000 in debt to fund school facility projects.

Directly affected

Central Falls school students and staff

School facilities will undergo construction, renovation, repair, and equipping using the bond proceeds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum amount of money Central Falls is authorized to borrow under this act?

The city is authorized to issue not more than $25,000,000 in bonds, notes, and/or other evidences of indebtedness.

What can the borrowed funds be used for?

The funds must be used for the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing, and equipping of schools and school facilities in Central Falls.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law without the governor's signature.

Procedural history

11 actions

Jun 12, 2026Enrolled
Effective without Governor's signature
Jun 4, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 4, 2026Floor
Senate passed in concurrence
Jun 3, 2026
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
Jun 2, 2026Floor
House read and passed
May 29, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)

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May 26, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage
May 22, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
Apr 28, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 24, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
Mar 13, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Finance

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