Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7704: AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS FOR A MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7704 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS FOR A MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): 04/24/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Submits a proposition to be placed on the ballot at the next general election authorizing the issuance of bonds for a medical school on the University of Rhode Island's Kingston campus.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance