Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8151: AN ACT RELATING TO THE BLUE WAVE BOND FOR COASTAL PREPAREDNESS -- 2026 BOND REFERENDUM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Proposes a bond measure authorizing the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“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