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H8474 • 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Makes the bridge over Smith Street and Route 95, the George Nee Bridge.)

AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Makes the bridge over Smith Street and Route 95, the George Nee Bridge.)

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Blazejewski, Shekarchi, Kazarian, Biah, DeSimone, Slater, Kislak, Ajello, Diaz, Hull
Last action
2026-06-23
Official status
Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Using official source text because the generated explanation was unavailable or could not be confirmed against the official bill text.

AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Makes the bridge over Smith Street and Route 95, the George Nee Bridge.)

AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Makes the bridge over Smith Street and Route 95, the George Nee Bridge.)

What This Bill Does

  • AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Makes the bridge over Smith Street and Route 95, the George Nee Bridge.)

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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Published version

Plain English: H8474A 2026 -- H 8474 SUBSTITUTE A ======== LC006318/SUB A ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.

  • H8474A 2026 -- H 8474 SUBSTITUTE A ======== LC006318/SUB A ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.
  • 2026 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS Introduced By: Representatives Blazejewski, Shekarchi, Kazarian, Biah, DeSimone, Slater, Kislak, Ajello, Diaz, and Hull Date Introduced: April 17, 2026 Referred To: House Special Legislation It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: 1 SECTION 1.
  • Chapter 22-7.4 of the General Laws entitled "Permanent Joint Committee on 2 Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions" is hereby amended 3 by adding thereto the following section: 4 22-7.4-160.
  • George Nee Bridge.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-23 Governor

    Signed by Governor

  2. 2026-06-18 Governor

    Transmitted to Governor

  3. 2026-06-09 Senate

    Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 2026-06-05 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)

  5. 2026-06-04 House

    House passed Sub A

  6. 2026-05-29 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. 2026-05-28 Committee

    Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  8. 2026-05-26 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Proposed Substitute

  9. 2026-05-22 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

  10. 2026-04-30 Committee

    Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  11. 2026-04-24 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  12. 2026-04-17 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

Official Summary Text

AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Makes the bridge over Smith Street and Route 95, the George Nee Bridge.)

Current Bill Text

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H8474A

2026 -- H 8474 SUBSTITUTE A
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LC006318/SUB A
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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A N A C T
RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON
NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE
CONSTRUCTIONS

Introduced By:
Representatives Blazejewski, Shekarchi, Kazarian, Biah, DeSimone,
Slater, Kislak, Ajello, Diaz, and Hull

Date Introduced:
April 17, 2026

Referred To:
House Special Legislation
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
1
SECTION 1. Chapter 22-7.4 of the General Laws entitled "Permanent Joint Committee on
2
Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions" is hereby amended
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by adding thereto the following section:
4

22-7.4-160. George Nee Bridge.

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Bridge number 44‑000000000007010, located in Providence, Rhode Island, where U.S.
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Route 44 (Smith Street) crosses over both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 95,
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roughly a tenth of a mile south of the junction with Route 146, shall hereafter be named the “George
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Nee Bridge” and provided further, signs indicating such shall be provided through private funds
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with the design and placement approved by the department of transportation.
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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LC006318/SUB A
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON
NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE
CONSTRUCTIONS
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1
This act would designate bridge number 44‑000000000007010, located in Providence,
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Rhode Island, where U.S. Route 44 (Smith Street) crosses over both northbound and southbound
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lanes of Interstate 95, roughly a tenth of a mile south of the junction with Route 146, as the “George
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Nee Bridge.”
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This act would take effect upon passage.
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LC006318/SUB A
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