AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Names the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge as the "Joseph M. Lima Overpass" to honor the former Deputy Majority Leader's legislative achievements and his lifelong dedication to the Portuguese-American community.)

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AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Names the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge as the "Joseph M. Lima Overpass" to honor the former Deputy Majority Leader's legislative achievements and his lifelong dedication to the Portuguese-American community.)

AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Names the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge as the "Joseph M.

What This Bill Does

• AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Names the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge as the "Joseph M.
• Lima Overpass" to honor the former Deputy Majority Leader's legislative achievements and his lifelong dedication to the Portuguese-American community.)

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Official Summary Text

AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Names the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge as the "Joseph M. Lima Overpass" to honor the former Deputy Majority Leader's legislative achievements and his lifelong dedication to the Portuguese-American community.)

Current Bill Text

S2745

2026 -- S 2745
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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 GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON
NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE
CONSTRUCTIONS

Introduced By:
Senators de la Cruz, DiMario, Lauria, and Rogers

Date Introduced:
February 27, 2026

Referred To:
Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
(by request)
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1. Chapter 22-7.4 of the General Laws entitled "Permanent Joint Committee on
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Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions" is hereby amended
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by adding thereto the following section:
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22-7.4-160. Joseph M. Lima Overpass.

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The India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge spanning the highway in the City of
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Providence shall hereafter be named and known as the "Joseph M. Lima Overpass" in recognition
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of his lifetime of selfless public service and his enduring impact on the Fox Point neighborhood
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and the State of Rhode Island.
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON
NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE
CONSTRUCTIONS
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This act would name the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge as the "Joseph M.
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Lima Overpass" to honor the former Deputy Majority Leader's legislative achievements and his
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lifelong dedication to the Portuguese-American community.
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This act would take effect upon passage.
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