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RI S2676

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lori Urso

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $150,000 for FY 2027 to fund the second year of the Main Street Rhode Island program, managed by Grow Smart Rhode Island

  • Continues a three-year program established in 2025 that received $125,000 in its first year and has formed 11 district cohorts across 10 cities and towns

  • Empowers the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to accept and disburse funds to Grow Smart Rhode Island by December 31, 2026

  • Supports implementation of the Main Street America Four Points Approach for downtown revitalization

  • Authorizes the state controller to draw orders upon the general treasurer for payment upon receipt of authenticated vouchers

Legislative Description

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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