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RI S2825

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark McKenney

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 from the general treasury to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) for fiscal year 2026-2027

  • Funds designated for hiring and training additional bus operators by increasing wages and benefits to competitive levels

  • Maintains current RIPTA bus service levels throughout the state

  • Supports implementation of Rhode Island's Act on Climate goals through public transit investment

  • Introduced March 4, 2026 by Senators McKenney, Appollonio, Bissaillon, Zurier, DiPalma, and Quezada; referred to Senate Finance Committee

Legislative Description

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the RI Public Transit Authority to continue services, hire and train more bus operators, and implement the State's Act on Climate goals.)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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