Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8489: AN ACT RELATING TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF RHODE ISLAND -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA (Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Sta
Status: Failed, May 12, 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF RHODE ISLAND -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA (Proposes a bond measure to authorize the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $36,000,000 in bonds, subject to voter approval, to support the Boys and Girls Clubs.)
What the bill says
An act passed at the 2026 legislative session, authorizing the issuance of bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes of the State of Rhode Island for the capital project and in the amount of thirty-six million dollars ($36,000,000) with respect to the projects relating to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rhode Island listed below be approved, and the issuance of bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes authorized in accordance with the provisions of said act?" Approval of this question will allow the State of Rhode Island to issue general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and/or temporary not.
From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:
an act passed at the 2026 legislative session, authorizing the issuance of bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes of the State of Rhode Island for the capital project and in the amount of thirty-six million dollars ($36,000,000) with respect to the projects relating to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rhode Island listed below be approved, and the issuance of bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes authorized in accordance with the provisions of said act?" Approval of this question will allow the State of Rhode Island to issue general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and/or temporary notes in an amount not to exceed thirty-six million dollars ($36,000,000). These projects funded with the bond proceeds will provide for critical improvement and renovations for Boys and Girls Clubs located throughout the State of Rhode Island, including the following: (1) Improvements to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County's summer camp facility, Camp Grosvenor, such as upgrades to the camp bathhouse, renovation of the boat house and waterfront beach area, renovation of the mess hall and kitchen, renovation of the main study lodge, and upgrade of the drinking water system; (2) Significant renovations to both the exterior and interior of the Cumberland-Lincoln Clubhouse, addressing critical infrastructure, safety upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and enhanced spaces for youth programming and community use; (3) Improvements to …