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S 3087RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State BillBecame law without the governor's signature

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Rhode Island authorizes Central Falls to issue $25 million in bonds for school facility renovations

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 signatureSponsor: Jonathon Acosta

Companion · H 8300same policy, House version

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What This Bill Does

Rhode Island enacted a law authorizing the City of Central Falls to issue up to $25,000,000 in bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness to finance school construction and facility improvements. The measure allows the municipality to fund widespread renovations, repairs, and equipment purchases for local educational buildings.

Why it matters

Local taxpayers and property owners in Central Falls absorb the eventual repayment obligations for municipal debt issued under this authorization, which directly alters the city's borrowing capacity for educational infrastructure.

Background

Central Falls is a densely populated municipality in Rhode Island that frequently relies on state enabling legislation to finance major capital improvements. context

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

Receives legal authority to issue up to $25,000,000 in debt for school infrastructure.

Directly affected

Central Falls taxpayers

Subject to the financial obligations associated with municipal bond issuance and repayment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum amount of debt Central Falls is permitted to issue under this law?

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
House passed in concurrence
Jun 2, 2026
Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
May 26, 2026Floor
Senate read and passed
May 20, 2026
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026)

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May 19, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage
May 15, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
May 12, 2026
Committee heard
May 8, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
Mar 13, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Central Falls

locationCentral Falls“Municipality authorized to issue bonds”Map →

Sources

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status.rilegislature.gov

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