# Rhode Island H8594: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 .

Rhode Island H8594, AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 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-H8594-2026
- 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 H8594
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 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 (67 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Voters decide on $3M road bonds: benefit, low. The law lets Pawtucket borrow up to $3,000,000 to repave city streets and cover related costs. The bond plan must be approved by Pawtucket voters before any bonds are issued. The question goes on the next general election ballot, or an earlier special city-wide or state election if the mayor direct…
- Property tax backstop for bond payments: cost, medium. The city must set aside enough money each year to pay bond principal and interest due. If there is a shortfall, it is added to the annual tax levy. All taxable property in Pawtucket can be taxed without any rate or amount limit to make these payments.
- Rules to sell and repay bonds: mixed, low. The law sets rules for selling, investing, and repaying the road bonds. The first principal payment must be within 3 years, and the last within 30 years. The city may use short-term notes for up to 5 years, with refunding notes kept under 200% of the authorized bonds. The treasurer and mayor set sa…

## 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 AND NOTES PASSAGE | pass | 67 | 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

- H8594 - As Introduced, 2026-05-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8594.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8594.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
- [H8594 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8594.htm)
- [H8594 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8594.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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8594-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).