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SB 3242·RI·senate

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 THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION

Signed into LawFiled May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Victoria Gu (D)
Latest Action

06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This bill allows the Chariho Regional School District to issue up to $116 million in bonds to construct a new elementary school and make improvements to the Switch Road campus. It affects the towns of Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton by providing updated educational facilities for local students. The project is financially supported by state housing aid, guaranteeing a minimum reimbursement rate of 61% that could increase to 65% upon completion.

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