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HB 7491

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 31, 2026.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7491
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-03-31
Housing
Summary

Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.

Sponsor
Kislak
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-31 Status in_committee
2026-03-31 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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