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HB 8527·RI·house

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE T...

EnactedFiled May 6, 2026
Sponsor: Megan Cotter (D)
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Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 26, 2026

Summary

The bill lets the regional school district sell general‑obligation bonds and notes to fund construction, furnishing, land acquisition and related projects for a new elementary school serving Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton, plus upgrades at the Switch Road Campus. Bond issuance is conditioned on receiving at least 61% state school‑housing aid, and the measure must be approved by voters in the three towns in the November 2026 election.

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