AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA
05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The measure asks Rhode Island voters to approve the issuance of up to $550 million in general‑obligation bonds, refunding bonds and temporary notes to fund capital projects. The money would be directed to higher‑education facilities, affordable housing, economic‑development infrastructure, career‑technical education, and green‑energy and recreation improvements. Approving the bonds would let the state finance new construction, renovations and site‑readiness work without raising taxes directly.
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