AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill would put a referendum before voters in the November 2026 general election asking whether the state may issue up to $25 million in bonds to finance planning, design and construction of priority projects in the Rhode Island Statewide Bicycle Mobility Plan. If approved, the governor and treasurer could issue the bonds to build a connected off‑road and on‑street bicycle network across the state. The measure is intended to speed up bike‑infrastructure work that supports climate, health and economic goals.
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