HB 8624·RI·house
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
Signed into LawFiled Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (R)
Latest Action
06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
Jun 26, 2026
Summary
The law lets the City of Cranston sell general‑obligation bonds—up to $8 million—to pay for buying, upgrading, and fixing fire trucks, rescue gear and other public‑safety tools. It also permits the city to issue short‑term notes and use treasury advances to bridge funding gaps. The measure is already signed and effective without the governor’s signature.
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