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RI H7704

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Fogarty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Authorizes the General Treasurer, with Governor approval, to issue capital development bonds in $1,000 denominations that must mature within 20 years of issuance

  • Bonds and notes issued under this act are exempt from state taxation and backed by the full faith and credit of Rhode Island

  • Director of Administration oversees expenditure of bond proceeds, including authority to acquire land, pay for construction, and purchase equipment for the medical school project

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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