Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3243: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3243 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 05/13/2026 Referred to House Finance
- 05/12/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/12/2026)
- 05/07/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government