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RI H8208
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maryann Shallcross-Smith
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $200,000 from the general treasury for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Housing Network of Rhode Island (formerly known as The Rhode Island Association of Nonprofit Housing Developers)
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Funds are designated to strengthen community development capacity and enhance coordination across Rhode Island's housing and homelessness response system
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The Housing Network of Rhode Island supports nonprofit housing developers, homeless service providers, municipalities, and state agencies through partnership development, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives
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State controller is authorized to disburse funds upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers
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Introduced February 27, 2026, by Representatives Shallcross Smith, Casey, Alzate, Casimiro, Fellela, and Ajello; referred to House Finance Committee
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE HOUSING NETWORK: THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS, DBA HOUSING NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $ 200,000 to the Housing Network of Rhode Island.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/27/2026