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CONTRACTS (Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=7606-7606&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Attorney general publishes notice that at least four other states have enacted substantially similar laws limiting library e-book/digital audiobook licensing contract terms, with a combined population of at least 10 million per the most recent decennial census"},{"number":"H8403","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8403-8403&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11"},{"number":"H8488","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN (Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8488-8488&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by the foregoing section"},{"number":"H8507","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the town of Narragansett to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance the equipping, expansion, improvement and renovation of fire stations.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8507-8507&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11"},{"number":"H8527","title":"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 (Authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and to issue not more than $116,000,000 bonds and/or notes.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8527-8527&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of electors in the regional school district voting on the question at the election"},{"number":"H8546","title":"AN ACT REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Amends a public law regarding the fixing of time for the election of officers at the town of Scituate’s annual financial town meeting.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8546-8546&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 2"},{"number":"H8580","title":"AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT (Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8580-8580&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the amendment by the electors of the North Tiverton fire district"},{"number":"H8588","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8588-8588&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"H8589","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8589-8589&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"H8590","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8590-8590&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"H8591","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8591-8591&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"H8592","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8592-8592&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"H8593","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8593-8593&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"H8594","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $3,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the repaving of streets in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8594-8594&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"H8620","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8620-8620&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"H8621","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8621-8621&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"H8622","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8622-8622&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"H8623","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $8,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets, sidewalks and bridges in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8623-8623&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"H8624","title":"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 (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8624-8624&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"H8625","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=8625-8625&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of this act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14"},{"number":"S1096","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, DEMOLITION, ARCHITECTURAL COSTS, ENGINEERING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF (I) TWO NEW HIGH SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES TO REPLACE PILGRIM HIGH SCHOOL AND TOLLGATE HIGH SCHOOL AND ON-SITE ATHLETIC FIELDS, AND (II) RECREATION AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes the city of Warwick to issue not more than $50,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance two new high schools and school facilities.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2025&bills=&billrange=1096-1096&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14"},{"number":"S1111","title":"AN ACT RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE WARWICK CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW FOR ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS, RAISING THE SMALL PROCUREMENT DOLLAR THRESHOLD BY ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING MINORITY REPRESENTATION APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIA ORDINANCE (Proposes amendments to the Warwick City Charter.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2025&bills=&billrange=1111-1111&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval by Warwick voters of amendment question 1 at a general or special election"},{"number":"S1126","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $71,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEMOLITION, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COSTS (Authorizes the town of West Warwick to issue not more than $71,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2025&bills=&billrange=1126-1126&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"A majority of those voting on the question prescribed by section 14 vote in favor (voter referendum approval)"},{"number":"S2525","title":"AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS (Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=2525-2525&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Publication of notice by the attorney general that at least four other states have enacted substantially similar laws limiting e-book/digital audiobook library license terms, representing a combined population of at least 10 million per the most recent decennial census."},{"number":"S2674","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY (Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=2674-2674&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval by the electors of the city of the question provided for in section 13"},{"number":"S3186","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3186-3186&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11"},{"number":"S3241","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the town of Narragansett to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance the equipping, expansion, improvement and renovation of fire stations in the town.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3241-3241&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11"},{"number":"S3242","title":"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 (Authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and to issue not more than $116,000,000 bonds and/or notes.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3242-3242&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval by a majority of electors in the regional school district voting on the question at the referendum election"},{"number":"S3243","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN (Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3243-3243&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by the foregoing section"},{"number":"S3316","title":"AN ACT REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Amends a public law regarding the fixing of time for the election of officers in the town of Scituate by requiring prior notice and posting of motions to be made from the floor at the annual financial town meeting of the town of Scituate.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3316-3316&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 2"},{"number":"S3320","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3320-3320&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"S3321","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3321-3321&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"S3322","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3322-3322&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"S3323","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3323-3323&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"S3324","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3324-3324&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"S3325","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3325-3325&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"S3326","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $3,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the repaving of streets in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3326-3326&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13"},{"number":"S3333","title":"AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT (Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3333-3333&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of this amendment by the electors of the North Tiverton fire district"},{"number":"S3354","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3354-3354&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"S3355","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3355-3355&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14"},{"number":"S3356","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3356-3356&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"S3357","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3357-3357&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"S3358","title":"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 (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than eight million dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3358-3358&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"S3359","title":"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2026&bills=&billrange=3359-3359&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"contingent","reason":"Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12"},{"number":"S721","title":"AN ACT RELATING TO SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION -- CAPITAL CENTER COMMISSION (Repeals legislation establishing the Capital Center Commission, which is a special development district commission for downtown Providence.)","url":"https://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2025&bills=&billrange=721-721&sponsor=&committee=&category=&action=&heading=Legislative+Status+Report&prime=n&outof=n&in=y&sortnum=y&lastaction=n&criteria=","resolution":"unresolved","reason":"two clauses set different dates for the same provision"}],"page":"https://staging.capitolmath.ai/legislatures/rhode-island/new-laws/2025-07-02","attribution":"Data from CapitolMath (capitolmath.ai), compiled from the public record. 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