RI H5534 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on April 19 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-04-19 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizes Providence to issue not more than $140,000,000 bonds to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the city of Providence.

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Title

Authorizing The City Of Providence To Issue Not To Exceed $140,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes And Other Evidences Of Indebtedness To Finance The Construction, Renovation, Improvement, Alteration, Repair, Landscaping, Furnishing And Equipping Of Schools And School Facilities Throughout The City, Subject To Approval Of State Housing Aid At A Reimbursement Rate Or State Share Ratio Of Not Less Than 75% At The Time Of Issuance And Provided That The Authorization Shall Be Reduced By The Amount Of Certain Grants Received From State Bond Proceeds, From The Rhode Island Department Of Education Or From The Rhode Island School Building Authority

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-03-16 - House - Passage (Y: 73 N: 1 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-03-11 - House - House Committee on Finance: Passage (Y: 12 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-04-19HouseSigned by Governor
2021-04-13HouseTransmitted to Governor
2021-04-13SenateSenate passed in concurrence
2021-04-07SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
2021-04-05SenateCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
2021-04-02SenateScheduled for consideration (04/05/2021)
2021-03-26SenateReferred to Senate Finance
2021-03-16HouseHouse read and passed
2021-03-12HousePlaced on House Calendar (03/16/2021)
2021-03-11HouseCommittee recommends passage
2021-03-08HouseScheduled for consideration (03/11/2021)
2021-02-24HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2021-02-19HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/24/2021)
2021-02-12HouseIntroduced, referred to House Finance

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Bill Comments

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