Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SR 2679 — JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE TO ENTER INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT RELATING TO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO FINANCE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS TO SAMUEL SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES, OR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SCHOOL FACILITIES AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DESIGN, DEMOLITION, ATHLETIC FIELDS, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $22,500,000 CITY BONDS, CITY NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR

Last action — 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill allows Pawtucket to issue bonds for school construction and renovations.

This resolution authorizes the city of Pawtucket to finance renovations and possibly construct a new middle school. It would permit the issuance of up to $22,500,000 in bonds to cover these expenses.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means improvements to local schools, potentially enhancing educational facilities for your children.

Summary

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue bonds for school renovations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage

  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2679 do?
Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue bonds for school renovations.
Who sponsors SR 2679?
SR 2679 is sponsored by Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), and Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 2679?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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