State • Rhode Island

SB 3359: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Todd PatalanoTo Governor

SB 3359 status: To Governor — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDE...

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Drainage improvements mitigate flooding
  • Landscaping supports local greenery

Risks

  • No specific environmental impact assessments provided
  • Construction activities may have temporary ecological disruption

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Infrastructure investment supports local construction jobs
  • Improved connectivity benefits local businesses

Risks

  • Increases municipal debt burden
  • Potential future tax implications for debt service

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Enhanced safety for pedestrians and motorists
  • Improved transit infrastructure for residents

Risks

  • Implementation may cause temporary public inconvenience
  • Construction scope is bounded to city-specific projects
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Municipal debt issuance increases long-term fiscal obligations

Limitation

Analysis based on legislative abstract only

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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Enacted

Upcoming
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