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RI H7147
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Edwards
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-13-1 of the General Laws to expand the definition of "public works" to explicitly include projects for municipalities, cities, towns, quasi-municipal public entities, the State of Rhode Island, and quasi-state public entities
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Public works covered under the expanded definition includes grading, clearing, demolition, improvement, completion, repair, alteration, or construction of public roads, bridges, buildings, and heavy construction projects
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Adds a new definition for "school transportation services" meaning transportation and related services provided for public and private students under §§ 16-21-1 and 16-21.1-8
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Introduced by Representatives Edwards, Bennett, and Potter on January 16, 2026, and referred to the House Labor Committee
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Amends the definition of public works so that it would include any public works projects performed for any city or town or quasi-municipal entity and the state and any quasi-state entity.
Public Property And Works
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
3/13/2026