JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE

This bill authorizes a $750,000 state appropriation to support the operations of WaterFire Providence, an independent nonprofit arts organization that hosts annual bonfire events on downtown rivers. The funding is intended to help sustain the organization's activities, which include music, performances, and community gatherings that draw nearly one million visitors each year. By providing this financial assistance, the state aims to maintain a popular attraction that contributes to local tourism, generates tax revenue, and supports hundreds of jobs. The resolution directs the state controller to release these funds from the general treasury for the 2024-2025 fiscal year upon receipt of proper documentation.