Rhode Island · 2026
HB 7491
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY
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Summary AI-generated
HB 7491 authorizes the City of Providence to issue general obligation bonds and notes not exceeding $25,000,000. The proceeds from these issuances are designated to fund the Providence Housing Trust Fund. This funding is intended to finance affordable multi-family housing projects within the city.
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Sponsors
- Anthony DeSimone Democratic lead
- Charlene Lima Democratic lead
- Edith Ajello Democratic lead
- Enrique Sanchez Democratic lead
- Grace Diaz Democratic lead
- John Lombardi Democratic lead
- Ramon Perez Democratic lead
- Raymond Hull Democratic lead
- Rebecca Kislak Democratic lead
- Scott Slater Democratic lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSAGE | lower | — | 3548d7ab-1f32-414b-8f7c-72e18c7ee936 | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | May 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3548d7ab-1f32-414b-8f7c-72e18c7ee936 CC0-1.0 |