Rhode Island H8271: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND (Makes

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 11, 2026:

2026 -- H 8271 ======== LC005958 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ JOINTRESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Finkelman, and Casimiro Date Introduced: March 11, 2026 Referred To: House Finance WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island, known as The Ocean State, boasts nearly four hundred (400) miles of coastline and is home to a wide range of maritime industries, and the fostering and maintenance of a highly integrated maritime economy in Rhode Island, including manufacturing and research, serves to reinforce these competitive advantages of The Ocean State; and WHEREAS, The mission of 401 Tech Bridge is to accelerate the development and commercialization of dual use, innovative technologies within Rhode Island's Blue Economy, serving as a collaborator to bring together industry leaders, government agencies, and academic institutions to bridge research and development gaps and connect innovators with commercial opportunities; and WHEREAS, 401 Tech Bridge fosters cross-sector partnerships through state of the art facilities and programs that drive economic growth and technological advancement in maritime and defense industries; and WHEREAS, Seagliders are a nascent technology being developed in Rhode Island, integral to its Blue Economy, designed to offer an all-electric, passenger-carrying, wing-inground-effect vehicle built to service coastal routes, building on real-world-proven technology; and …

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Sponsors

• Alex Finkelman (D) · primary sponsor
• Julie Casimiro (D, HD-031)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2. April 24, 2026: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
3. March 11, 2026: Introduced, referred to House Finance

Common questions

What is H8271?

H8271 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND (Makes.

What does H8271 do?

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND (Makes an appropriation of $1,000,000 to 401 Tech Bridge to study and explore seagliders.)

What is the status of H8271?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored H8271?

Alex Finkelman (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H8271?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8271.pdf