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H8624Introduced in the House

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Passed

Introduced by Christopher Paplauskas, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

June 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

70

Yes

0

No

5

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/10/2026)

  3. Committee recommends passage

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  5. House read and passed

  6. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)

  7. Senate passed in concurrence

  8. Transmitted to Governor

  9. Effective without Governor's signature

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