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RI HR 8271

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JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HR 8271 pass?

No. RI HR 8271 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-29): 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HR 8271 about?

Makes an appropriation of $1,000,000 to 401 Tech Bridge to study and explore seagliders.

Who sponsors RI HR 8271?

Casimiro, Finkelman are the primary sponsors of RI HR 8271.

Description

Makes an appropriation of $1,000,000 to 401 Tech Bridge to study and explore seagliders.

Introduced
2026-03-11
Latest action
2026-04-29 — 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Casimiroprimary
  • Finkelmanprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-29

    04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-04-24

    04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

  3. 2026-03-11

    03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

    introduction,referral-committee

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