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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $2 million in bonds for bridge repairs
Last action · June 23, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Messier and 3 others
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What This Bill Does
Rhode Island enacted a law authorizing the City of Pawtucket to issue up to $2,000,000 in and notes to finance bridge construction, reconstruction, repair, and equipment. The funding supports the city's capital improvement program covering fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
Local taxpayers and municipal debt holders are directly impacted as Pawtucket secures authority to incur up to $2,000,000 in bonded indebtedness for infrastructure maintenance.
Who It Affects
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City of Pawtucket residents
Residents experience changes to local bridge infrastructure and bear municipal debt obligations.
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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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Sources
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