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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 2936: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT

This bill reorganizes the District Court of Rhode Island by moving North Kingstown from the third division to the fourth division. The change aims to balance case workloads more evenly across the court's divisions. Under the new arrangement, appeals and transfers from North Kingstown cases would be sent to the Washington County Superior Court clerk instead of the Kent County Superior Court clerk. The law takes effect two months after it is passed.
Matt LaMountain (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Todd Patalano (D) John Burke (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 3087: 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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $25M in bonds to fund school construction and renovation, directly increasing public education infrastructure funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $25M in bonds to finance construction, renovation, and improvement of schools and school facilities, directly strengthening school infrastructure.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 8300: 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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $25M in bonds to fund school construction and renovation, directly increasing public service funding and infrastructure investment.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $25M in bonds to finance construction, renovation, and improvement of schools and school facilities, directly supporting school infrastructure and educational access.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Joshua Giraldo (D) Brandon Voas (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 7748: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT

HB 7748 reassigns North Kingstown from the third division to the fourth division of Rhode Island's district court. This changes which court handles cases from North Kingstown, moving it from the current division (which includes Warwick and Cranston) to the division that includes Charlestown and Narragansett. The bill aims to balance case workloads more evenly across all court divisions. The reassignment takes effect two months after the bill passes.
Carol McEntee (D) Robert Craven (D) Evan Shanley (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 7127: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

HB 7127 is a state budget bill allocating hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for Rhode Island's fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It directs specific funding amounts to state agencies and programs, including Central Management, Health Benefits Exchange, Debt Service Payments, and infrastructure projects like building renovations and facility upgrades. The bill establishes concrete funding levels for departments such as Health and Human Services, Education, and Information Technology, with detailed allocations for both general revenue and restricted funds. This legislation directly affects state agencies and programs that will receive these designated funds to operate during the 2027 fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates hundreds of millions for state agencies, infrastructure, and essential programs like Health and Human Services, advancing fiscal management and funding public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates specific funding to Health Benefits Exchange and Health and Human Services, directly advancing healthcare program funding per budget language.90% confidence
Marvin Abney (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 3186: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes issuance of $3M in bonds to fund affordable housing, directly increasing public funding for essential services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes funding via bonds to support affordable housing projects, directly advancing the topic.95% confidence
Dawn Euer (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 3203: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

SB 3203 authorizes the issuance of a new Class BV alcohol retail license for a specific property in North Providence. The bill amends existing state laws to allow this specific exception, bypassing standard restrictions that usually prevent alcohol sales near schools, churches, or properties with objections from neighbors. This change directly affects the property owner at 1706 Mineral Spring Avenue by permitting them to sell alcoholic beverages at that location.
Thomas Paolino (R) David Tikoian (D) Stefano Famiglietti (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 8466: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

HB 8466 authorizes the issuance of a new Class BV alcohol retail license for a specific property at 1706 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. The bill amends state laws to allow this exception to rules that typically restrict alcohol sales near schools and places of worship. It also grants local licensing boards in Providence, Newport, Warren, and Bristol the power to approve similar exceptions in designated areas or for specific lots.
Bill O'Brien (D) Doc Corvese (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 8230: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

This bill amends state liquor licensing laws to allow the issuance of a new Class BV license for a specific property at 819 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The legislation modifies existing restrictions that typically prevent alcohol licenses from being issued near schools, churches, or properties where neighbors object, creating a special exemption for this particular location. By adding this specific property to the list of exempted areas, the bill enables the Providence Board of Licenses to approve the license despite proximity concerns that would normally apply under current rules. The change directly affects the ability to operate an alcohol retail establishment at the specified address and adjusts how licensing authorities evaluate applications in that area.
Raymond Hull (D) John Lombardi (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 2994: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

This bill authorizes the issuance of a Class B or Class B-H liquor license for a specific property at 349 Main Street in South Kingstown. The legislation amends state law to allow this particular license despite potential restrictions that would normally apply to new alcohol sales near schools or churches. The bill does not change the general rules for liquor licenses statewide but creates a specific exception for this single location. It directly affects the property owner seeking the license and the local licensing authority in South Kingstown.
Bridget Valverde (D)
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