Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8144: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8144 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Submits the state's 2026 capital development program relating to green bonds requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $60,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance