Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7218: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7218 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT. Primary sponsor: John Lombardi (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): 06/05/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/05/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/03/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/03/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
- 04/16/2026 House read and passed
- 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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