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RI H7704
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Fogarty
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AI Summary
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Places a ballot question before Rhode Island voters at the November 2026 general election to authorize $22,500,000 in general obligation bonds for a medical school at the University of Rhode Island's Kingston campus
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Authorizes the General Treasurer, with Governor approval, to issue capital development bonds in $1,000 denominations that must mature within 20 years of issuance
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Bonds and notes issued under this act are exempt from state taxation and backed by the full faith and credit of Rhode Island
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Director of Administration oversees expenditure of bond proceeds, including authority to acquire land, pay for construction, and purchase equipment for the medical school project
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Certain sections take effect upon passage; remaining provisions take effect only if voters approve the ballot proposition
Legislative Description
SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS FOR A MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/11/2026