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RI S2706
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gordon Rogers
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AI Summary
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Amends the 1942 act incorporating the Western Coventry Fire District to add new voter approval requirements for any structural changes to the district
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Prohibits the district from being merged, consolidated, or transitioned into the Town of Coventry's municipal fire department or any other fire district without an all-day referendum
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Requires an affirmative vote from district electors to approve any merger or consolidation, with the vote supervised by the district's Board of Directors
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Referendum procedures must follow the same process used for calling Special Meetings of the District under Section 6 of the original act
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
IN AMENDMENT OF PASSED AT THE JANUARY SESSION A.D. 1942 ENTITLED "INCORPORATE THE WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT"
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
2/27/2026