PRIA Logo™
Rhode IslandS31762026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT .

Sponsored By: Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Personalized for You

How does this bill affect your finances?

Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.

Free to download

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Authority staff not city/state employees

If you work for the Crook Point Bridge Authority, you are not a city or state employee. You do not receive city or state employee benefits tied to that status, like public‑sector pension or health plans. This also affects your bargaining rights under public‑sector rules.

Tax-free bonds with no city backing

The authority can borrow money, issue bonds, and make contracts to finance projects. Its debts are paid only from the authority’s own revenues and assets; the city and state are not liable. The authority’s bonds and their income are exempt from state taxes. This helps finance projects with tax‑free income for investors, while keeping risk off city and state taxpayers.

Open meetings and board rules

A three‑member board runs the authority. All are Providence electors, appointed by the mayor with city council approval, with staggered first terms and five‑year terms after. Board members are unpaid but can get reasonable expenses reimbursed, and they must avoid material conflicts. Meetings and records follow state open‑meetings, public‑records, and ethics laws. The authority must keep accurate books and file an annual financial and activity report with the mayor and city council.

New Crook Point Bridge Authority

The law creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority as an independent public body. It can acquire, maintain, and redevelop the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and nearby land. Its goal is to plan and manage projects to preserve and improve the site for the community.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Samuel D. Zurier

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 6/3/2026

CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/16/2026

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT Passage

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 035

    6/5/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/3/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/3/2026House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)

    5/29/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

    5/7/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2026)

    5/1/2026

  7. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    4/17/2026House

  8. Senate read and passed

    4/16/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (04/16/2026)

    4/9/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage

    4/8/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

    4/3/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

    3/31/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S3176 - As Introduced

    3/31/2026

    HTMLPDF

Related Bills

Back to State Legislation