Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7491
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
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Perez (Democratic)
- Lima (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- DeSimone (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - May 22, 2026 · Senate
05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Finance - May 14, 2026 · House
05/14/2026 House read and passed - May 10, 2026 · House
05/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/14/2026) - May 7, 2026 · Legislature
05/07/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2026) - Mar 31, 2026 · Legislature
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) - Feb 4, 2026 · House
02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing