Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8298: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT -- 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 8298 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (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.
2026 Bond Referenda for Capital Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“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)
- 03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance