# Rhode Island H8507: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR . Rhode Island H8507, AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-06-11 (Effective without Governor's signature) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8507-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Rhode Island H8507 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR . - Status: became law - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-05-01 - Last action: 2026-06-11, Effective without Governor's signature - Sponsor: Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 1 - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 1 (64 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 7 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Town can seek state or federal grants: benefit, low. The town may apply for and use state or federal grants for these fire station projects. Grants can lower how much the town needs to borrow. Federal rules control if they conflict with state rules. This authority applies only if voters approve on November 3, 2026. - Streamlined bond issuance and validity rules: benefit, low. The town may issue these bonds without extra government approvals beyond what this act requires, and this act overrides the town charter if they conflict. Bonds stay valid even if the signing officers leave office before delivery. These rules apply only if voters approve on November 3, 2026. - Property taxes back the bond payments: cost, medium. Bonds and notes under this law are town debts. Each year, the town must set aside enough to pay principal and interest. If it does not, the unpaid amount is added to that year’s tax levy. All taxable property in Narragansett can be taxed without limit to cover these payments. These rules apply only… - Borrow $3 million to upgrade fire stations: mixed, medium. The law lets Narragansett borrow up to $3,000,000 to equip, expand, improve, and renovate its fire stations. Bond money must be used only for these projects, related costs, paying principal or interest on short‑term notes, or repaying approved advances. This borrowing authority takes effect only if… - How the town borrows and repays: mixed, low. The town may sell serial or term bonds. The first principal payment is due within five years, and the last within thirty years. The town may issue short‑term notes in anticipation of bonds or state/federal aid, within limits, and repay them within five years. With town council approval, the treasur… - Manage bond money and tax-exempt status: mixed, low. The treasurer may hold or invest bond money in bank deposits or U.S. government obligations until it is spent. Interest from the bond sale pays the first interest bill. Premiums and earnings may pay issuance costs, project work, or principal and interest, as directed. The treasurer takes steps to k… - Voters decide on fire station bonds: mixed, low. Narragansett voters decide this bond question at the general election on November 3, 2026. The town clerk keeps a copy of the act available for public review until the vote. The rest of the law takes effect only if a majority approves the question. ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Teresa A. Tanzi (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-21 | House | NARRAGANSETT - BONDS AND NOTES PASSAGE | pass | 64 | 0 | | ## Actions (14) - 2026-06-11: Effective without Governor's signature (Governor) - 2026-06-03: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-03: Senate passed in concurrence (Senate) - 2026-05-29: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026) (Senate) - 2026-05-28: Committee recommends passage in concurrence - 2026-05-26: Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026) - 2026-05-22: Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government (Senate) - 2026-05-21: House read and passed (House) - 2026-05-15: Placed on House Calendar (05/21/2026) (House) - 2026-05-12: Committee recommends passage - 2026-05-08: Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026) - 2026-05-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 2026-05-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026) - 2026-05-01: Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (House) ## Bill text - H8507 - As Introduced, 2026-05-01: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8507.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8507.pdf) ## Related bills - H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law) - H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY . (became law) - H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law) - H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN . (became law) - H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law) - H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) ## Sources - [H8507 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8507.htm) - [H8507 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8507.pdf) ## Related - [H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8605-2026) - [H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8586-2026) - [H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8580-2026) - [H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8506-2026) - [H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8525-2026) - [H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8437-2026) - [Rhode Island bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island/bills) - [Rhode Island state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8507-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).