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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island authorizes Pawtucket to issue $2 million in bonds for public recreation facilities
Last action · June 23, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Messier and 3 others
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What This Bill Does
Pawtucket is authorized to issue up to $2,000,000 in and notes to finance the renovation, construction, and equipment of public recreation facilities, including land acquisition, for fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
Local taxpayers and residents will see $2 million directed toward capital improvements for public parks and recreation infrastructure over a two-year period.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
City of Pawtucket residents
Residents will have access to newly renovated and constructed public recreation facilities and land acquisitions.
Local taxpayers
Taxpayers are subject to the issuance of up to $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes by the city.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
9 actions- Jun 23, 2026EnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 18, 2026Transmitted to Governor
- Jun 10, 2026FloorSenate passed in concurrence
- Jun 8, 2026Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
- Jun 8, 2026FloorHouse read and passed
- Jun 5, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
Show 3 earlier actions
- Jun 5, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage
- Jun 2, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/05/2026)
- May 27, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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