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HB 8151 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO THE BLUE WAVE BOND FOR COASTAL PREPAREDNESS -- 2026 BOND REFERENDUM

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In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

Proposes a bond measure authorizing the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Apr 14, 2026 — 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Matthew Dawson D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled