AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT
05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)
Summary
The bill establishes a new public corporation, the Crook Point Bridge Authority, tasked with acquiring and caring for the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and nearby property. A three‑member board appointed by the Providence mayor will run the authority, which can enter contracts, issue bonds, and manage its own finances without city or state liability. The authority must operate transparently, filing annual reports and following open‑meeting and public‑record laws.
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