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RI S2240

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ana Quezada

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Elisha Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Pawtucket

  • The Elisha Project combats food insecurity in Pawtucket, the Blackstone Valley, and throughout Rhode Island by providing daily food and necessities to those in need

  • The organization has distributed over 20 million meals since its founding and offers programming specifically for children, veterans, and families

  • Payment will be made by the state controller upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers from the organization

Legislative Description

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE ELISHA PROJECT (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Elisha Project.)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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