AN ACT RELATING TO THE ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill would place a voter referendum on the November 2026 election asking Rhode Island residents to approve up to $18 million in state bonds for zoo improvements. If approved, the money would be used to renovate African animal exhibits and create a year‑round climate‑controlled reptile and amphibian facility. The measure aims to enhance the visitor experience and support the zoo’s economic impact on Providence and the state.
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