Rep. Joseph McNamara

Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.

Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $8,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets, sidewalks and bridges in the city.

Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping

Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.

Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.

Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.

Grants the city of Warwick the authority to sell the property located at 34 Warwick Lake Avenue, without regard for statutory limitations pursuant to § 45-2-6, to clear the title to said property.

Maddy summaryHB 8483 amends state laws to allow a specific Class BV alcohol retail license for a property at 1814 Broad Street in Cranston. The bill primarily updates existing rules regarding where new liquor licenses can be issued, particularly near schools and churches, and grants local licensing boards in Providence, Newport, Warren, and Bristol the authority to exempt certain properties from these distance restrictions. By adding this specific location to the list of exempted areas, the legislation enables the sale of alcoholic beverages at that site despite its proximity to protected locations.

Maddy summaryHB 8437 changes how veterans receive tax relief in the city of Cranston by converting a property tax exemption into a tax credit. Under this new provision, eligible veterans and their unmarried widows or widowers will receive a credit of up to $182.90 per year instead of having $3,000 removed from their property value. This adjustment is designed to be updated every three years based on property revaluations and changes in the consumer price index. The bill directly affects military service members who served honorably in various conflicts and the surviving spouses of those who have passed away.

Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.