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SR 3255

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $991,000 FOR THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lou DiPalma

A one-time $991,000 appropriation to Middletown to upgrade the new middle-high school gym as a regional emergency shelter, disbursed on verified vouchers.

05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SR 3255

Summary: Joint Resolution Making an Appropriation of $991,000 for the Town of Middletown (Rhode Island)

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill Type: Senate Joint Resolution
  • Bill Number: SR 3255
  • Session: 2026
  • Sponsor: Senator Louis P. DiPalma (Co-sponsor)
  • Committee/Referral: Senate Finance
  • Introduced: May 5, 2026
  • Purpose (as introduced): To appropriate $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.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution authorizes a restricted appropriation of $991,000 for Middletown.
  • The funds are designated specifically to upgrade the gymnasium of the new Middletown middle-high school.
  • The intended use of the upgraded facility is to serve as a regional emergency shelter for the community.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Funding Source: “Out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated” for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
  • Amount: $991,000.
  • Use of Funds: To fund upgrades to the school gymnasium to function as a regional emergency shelter.
  • Disbursement Process: The State Controller is authorized and directed to draw orders on the General Treasurer for payment of the appropriation, upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Town of Middletown: Receives the appropriation and will use the funds to retrofit the gymnasium for shelter purposes.
  • Middletown Middle-High School: The gymnasium is the project site for the upgrade.
  • General Government/State Finances: The State Controller and General Treasurer are involved in the disbursement of the funds.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Date/Timing: The appropriation is for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The exact effective date within that fiscal year aligns with typical state budget and appropriation timing.
  • Enrollment in Budget Process: Referred to Senate Finance for consideration; scheduled for hearing/consideration on May 7, 2026.
  • Authorization Scope: The resolution provides a one-time appropriation for a specific municipal project, not an ongoing program.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill does not specify procurement details, project milestones, or ongoing operating costs beyond the initial upgrade.
  • If enacted, the state would pay the $991,000 upon verified vouchers, indicating a reimbursement-style or reimbursement-based disbursement process contingent on proper documentation.

Summary Takeaway

SR 3255 proposes a one-time appropriation of $991,000 for Middletown to upgrade the gymnasium of the new Middletown middle-high school to function as a regional emergency shelter, with funds to be disbursed by the state upon validated vouchers, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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