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RI H8208

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Maryann Shallcross-Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • Funds are designated to strengthen community development capacity and enhance coordination across Rhode Island's housing and homelessness response system

  • 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

  • State controller is authorized to disburse funds upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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