Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3181: 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
SB 3181 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO THE BLUE WAVE BOND FOR COASTAL PREPAREDNESS -- 2026 BOND REFERENDUM. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 Committee heard.
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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 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/28/2026 Committee heard
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- 04/03/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance