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Rhode IslandH86052026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .

Sponsored By: Marvin L. Abney (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

State pays five drivers for road damage

The law pays five drivers for vehicle damage from road defects or debris. $1,209.45 to Frank A. Manfredi for a defect on Route 5 near Cherry Hill Road in Johnston on or about March 6, 2026. $1,051.60 to Sylvia M. Gulla for a defect on the I‑95 south ramp at Atwells Avenue on or about March 1, 2025. $483.58 to Kathleen Autiello for debris on Route 2 in Cranston on or about April 18, 2025. $370 to Bethany Wingren for debris on Frenchtown Road over Route 4 in East Greenwich on or about February 18, 2026. $150 to Donna Jean Medeiros for a defect on East Main Road near Clements’ Marketplace in Portsmouth on or about November 6, 2025. Payments come from state funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

State pays Barrington flood damage claim

The law pays $1,200 to The Hennesy Group for flood damage at 1 Mallard Cove Way in Barrington on or about December 15, 2022. The flooding followed a state stormwater connection that sent water to the property. The State Controller draws the orders so the General Treasurer issues this payment. All listed claims in this law total $4,464.63. Money comes from state funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marvin L. Abney

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS In Concurrence

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

APPROPRIATION TO PAY CLAIMS PASSAGE

Yes: 65 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective without Governor's signature

    6/26/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/9/2026Senate

  5. House passed Sub A

    6/8/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

    6/6/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/5/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    6/4/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)

    6/3/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    6/2/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)

    5/30/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to House Finance

    5/29/2026House

Bill Text

  • H8605 - As Introduced

    5/29/2026

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  • H8605 - Substitute

    5/29/2026

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