Environment
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StateRhode IslandTo Governor
SB 3356: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
Todd Patalano
SB 3356 status: To Governor — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 30/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The City of Cranston is authorized to issue up to $4 million in general obligation bonds and notes for local recreational infrastructure.
Who is affected
Cranston residents, local contractors, and municipal administrative departments.
Requirements and enforcement
The city must execute the bond issuance process and manage the construction, renovation, and repair of athletic fields and playgrounds.
Costs and funding
Up to $4,000,000 in principal, plus associated interest and long-term maintenance costs.
When it takes effect
Effective June 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved community facilities, modernized playground equipment, and better quality of life through enhanced local recreational access.
Risks and tradeoffs
Increased municipal debt, interest obligations, and the ongoing need for maintenance budget allocations.
What is still unknown
The specific list of sites to be renovated and the timeline for completion remain unspecified in the provided abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides capital for local infrastructure construction
- Supports employment in municipal contracting sector
- Increases value of community recreational assets
Risks
- Increases municipal debt burden
- Adds future interest costs to city budget
- Potential for construction cost overruns
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhances local recreational opportunities
- Upgrades outdated or degraded community facilities
- Promotes youth physical development
Risks
- Potential service disruptions during renovation
- Long-term maintenance requirements after construction
- Risk of uneven geographic distribution of improvements
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Encourages active lifestyles for residents
- Reduces injury risk from dilapidated equipment
- Promotes mental health through outdoor access
Risks
- Temporary hazards during active construction sites
- Maintenance reliance for long-term safety
- Limited physical scope of health improvements
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Municipal debt adds long-term fiscal obligations to city taxpayers
Analysis scope
Analysis based on summary only
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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