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H8317 2026 -- H 8317 ======== LC006141 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ J O I N T R E S O L U T I O N MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY Introduced By: Representative Karen Alzate Date Introduced: March 18, 2026 Referred To: House Finance 1 WHEREAS, Public transportation is a lifeline for thousands of Rhode Islanders. It builds 2 thriving communities, creates jobs, eases traffic congestion and promotes a cleaner environment; 3 and 4 WHEREAS, In myriad areas across the State, Rhode Island s workforce is severely 5 limited and understaffed. To begin to rectify this growing challenge, initiatives must be instituted 6 to counter the downward trend; and 7 WHEREAS, An appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) is essential in order to 8 support the allocation to the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority fiscal year 2027 9 budget to fill the fiscal year 2026 budget deficit, restore the 2025 service cuts, and prevent the 10 Rhode Island Public Transit Authority from having to borrow against its own future capital funds; 11 now, therefore be it 12 RESOLVED, That there is hereby appropriated, out of money in the treasury not 13 otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year 2026-2027, the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) 14 to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue current service throughout the State, hire 15 and train more bus operators, and implement the State s Act on Climate goals; and the state 16 controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw their orders upon the general treasurer for the 17 payment of said sum, or so much thereof as may be from time to time required, upon receipt 1 of properly authenticated vouchers. ======== LC006141 ======== LC006141 - Page 2 of 3 EXPLANATION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF J O I N T R E S O L U T I O N MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY *** 1 This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars 2 ($5,000,000) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fill the budget 3 deficit and restore service cuts, and implement the State s Act on Climate. ======== LC006141 ======== LC006141 - Page 3 of 3
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