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Rhode Island House Bill H7164
Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7164

Introduced
1/16/26  

Caption

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $991,000 FOR THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $991,000 for the town of Middletown to upgrade the gymnasium at the new Middletown middle high school to serve a regional emergency shelter.)

Impact

The passage of H7164 would significantly enhance the capacity of Middletown to respond to emergencies, particularly natural disasters, by providing a designated safe space for residents. By upgrading the gymnasium to meet the standards required for emergency shelters, the town can better serve its community and surrounding areas in times of crisis. This financial support from the state will not only help in the immediate physical upgrades but also strengthen the town's overall emergency preparedness and response strategy.

Summary

House Bill H7164 is a joint resolution that aims to appropriate $991,000 for the town of Middletown. The funding is specifically designated for the upgrade of the gymnasium at the new Middletown middle high school, transforming it into a regional emergency shelter. This initiative reflects the state's commitment to improving public safety infrastructure in response to emergency management needs. The bill was introduced on January 16, 2026, by Representatives Finkelman and Cortvriend and has been referred to the House Finance Committee for consideration.

Contention

While the bill presents a positive step towards bolstering community safety, there may be discussions regarding the allocation of state funds and the prioritization of projects across the state. Some stakeholders might raise questions regarding the sufficiency of the budget in other areas of public services, or whether the funds could be better spent on other critical infrastructure that could equally benefit emergency management efforts. However, the urgency of establishing a robust emergency shelter can provide a strong justification for this appropriation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S1003

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $991,000 FOR THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $991,000 for the town of Middletown to upgrade the gymnasium at the new Middletown middle high school to serve as a regional emergency shelter.)

RI H6218

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $991,000 FOR THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $991,000 for the town of Middletown to upgrade the gymnasium at the new Middletown middle high school to serve as a regional emergency shelter.)

RI S0351

Allows the town of Middletown to adopt a tax classification plan for residential real estate which divides the class into non-owner and owner-occupied properties with separate tax rates.

RI H5694

Allows the town of Middletown to adopt a tax classification plan for residential real estate which divides the class into non-owner and owner-occupied properties with separate tax rates.

RI H5055

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO AMOS HOUSE (Would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Amos House.)

RI H5789

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FOR THE MESHANTICUT LAKE PAVED WALKING PATH IN CRANSTON (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $1,000,000 for the Meshanticut Lake paved walking path in Cranston.)

RI S0252

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE ELISHA PROJECT (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Elisha Project.)

RI S0421

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $450,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

RI H5478

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO NORA'S HAVEN (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to fund the vital services provided by Nora’s Haven.)

RI H6017

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $450,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $450,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.