# Rhode Island H8592: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 . Rhode Island H8592, AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Mary Messier (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-23 (Signed by Governor) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8592-2026 - 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 H8592 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 . - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-05-27 - Last action: 2026-06-23, Signed by Governor - Sponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 3 - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 1 (68 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Property taxes back these bonds: cost, medium. The city must set aside enough each year to pay principal and interest on these bonds and notes. If it does not, the unpaid amount is added to the annual tax levy. All taxable property in Pawtucket can be taxed without a rate limit to make these payments. - Street and sidewalk upgrades in Pawtucket: mixed, low. The law lets Pawtucket sell up to $2,000,000 in bonds for street and sidewalk work in fiscal years 2028 and 2029. Money can fund design, construction, repair, drainage, landscaping, and needed equipment. The treasurer may invest bond proceeds until used, and may apply sale premiums and allowed earn… - Debt rules and short-term notes: mixed, low. The city may issue temporary notes before bonds or aid arrive, but notes cannot exceed the authorized bonds or the treasurer’s estimate of aid. Notes must be repaid within five years, including any renewals. The city can refinance notes, but total temporary notes cannot be more than 200% of the aut… - Voters must approve this borrowing: mixed, low. Pawtucket voters decide this borrowing at the next general election or at an earlier special election if called. The election rules in this law take effect now. The borrowing and other parts of the law take effect only if a majority votes yes. ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-08 | House | PAWTUCKET BONDS & NOTES PASSAGE | pass | 68 | 0 | | ## Actions (9) - 2026-06-23: Signed by Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-18: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-10: Senate passed in concurrence (Senate) - 2026-06-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026) (Senate) - 2026-06-08: House read and passed (House) - 2026-06-05: Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) (House) - 2026-06-05: Committee recommends passage - 2026-06-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/05/2026) - 2026-05-27: Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (House) ## Bill text - H8592 - As Introduced, 2026-05-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8592.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8592.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 - [H8592 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8592.htm) - [H8592 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8592.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-H8592-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).