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S3170 • 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
Bissaillon, Lawson, Ciccone, Tikoian, Gallo, Murray, Burke, Britto
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: S3170A 2026 -- S 3170 SUBSTITUTE A ======== LC006215/SUB A/2 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.

  • S3170A 2026 -- S 3170 SUBSTITUTE A ======== LC006215/SUB A/2 ======== 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: Senators Bissaillon, Lawson, Ciccone, Tikoian, Gallo, Murray, Burke, and Britto Date Introduced: March 27, 2026 Referred To: Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs 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. 2026-06-08 House

    House passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 2026-06-05 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)

  5. 2026-05-28 Committee

    Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  6. 2026-05-22 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Referred to House Special Legislation

  7. 2026-05-22 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

  8. 2026-05-21 Senate

    Senate passed Sub A

  9. 2026-05-15 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)

  10. 2026-05-14 Committee

    Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. 2026-05-13 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Proposed Substitute

  12. 2026-05-08 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

  13. 2026-04-08 Committee

    Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  14. 2026-04-06 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  15. 2026-03-27 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  16. 2026-03-27 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  17. 2026-03-27 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)

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

Read the full stored bill text 
S3170A

2026 -- S 3170 SUBSTITUTE A
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LC006215/SUB A/2
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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:
Senators Bissaillon, Lawson, Ciccone, Tikoian, Gallo, Murray, Burke,
and Britto

Date Introduced:
March 27, 2026

Referred To:
Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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.

5

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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LC006215/SUB A/2
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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
***
1
This act would designate bridge number 44‑000000000007010, located in Providence,
2
Rhode Island, where U.S. Route 44 (Smith Street) crosses over both northbound and southbound
3
lanes of Interstate 95, roughly a tenth of a mile south of the junction with Route 146, as the “George
4
Nee Bridge.”
5
This act would take effect upon passage.
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LC006215/SUB A/2
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