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H8151Introduced in the House

Proposes a bond measure authorizing the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Tina Spears, District 36

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Official description

THE BLUE WAVE BOND FOR COASTAL PREPAREDNESS -- 2026 BOND REFERENDUM - Proposes a bond measure authorizing the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 14, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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