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RI S2825
Joint Resolution
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark McKenney
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $5,000,000 from the general treasury to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) for fiscal year 2026-2027
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Funds designated for hiring and training additional bus operators by increasing wages and benefits to competitive levels
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Maintains current RIPTA bus service levels throughout the state
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Supports implementation of Rhode Island's Act on Climate goals through public transit investment
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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