Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8151: AN ACT RELATING TO THE BLUE WAVE BOND FOR COASTAL PREPAREDNESS -- 2026 BOND REFERENDUM

In committee Last action April 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8151 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO THE BLUE WAVE BOND FOR COASTAL PREPAREDNESS -- 2026 BOND REFERENDUM. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Casimiro, Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matthew Dawson (Democratic); Brian Kennedy (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); and 6 more.