Each proposition is translated into plain language so you can see what approving it would change.
04Statewide propositionLegislativeEconomic and Infrastructure Development BondWhat a Yes vote doesIssue $100 million in bonds to fund infrastructure and economic development projects, including $55 million in bonds to fund site development and infrastructure improvements and $45 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements to support the state's oceans.
05Statewide propositionLegislativeEnvironment and Watershed Protection and Development BondWhat a Yes vote doesIssue $55 million in bonds to fund environmental preservation and water infrastructure projects, including $25 million in bonds to provide financial assistance to local government for water infrastructure improvements, $12 million in bonds to fund the renovation, repair, and construction of existing and new recreational facilities, $7 million in bonds to fund Narragansett Bay and state watershed restoration and water quality protection, $3 million in bonds to fund grants for non-profit brownfield remediation projects, $3 million in bonds to fund agricultural land preservation, $3 million in bonds to fund the acquisition of open space, watershed, and recreational lands, $1 million in bonds to fund grants for local recreation projects, and $1 million in bonds to fund asset protection and emergency repair for marine infrastructure.
06Statewide propositionLegislativeHigher Education BondWhat a Yes vote doesIssue $275 million in bonds to fund the construction and improvement of higher education facilities, including $165 million in bonds to fund the construction of a new integrated health building for the University of Rhode Island, $60 million in bonds to fund the construction of a workforce innovation center at the Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick campus, and $50 million in bonds to fund the construction of a student success and career readiness center at Rhode Island College.
07Statewide propositionLegislativeHistorical Center and Cultural Grants BondWhat a Yes vote doesIssue $50 million in bonds to fund cultural and historical projects, including $45 million in bonds to fund the construction of a new Rhode Island State History Center, and $5 million in bonds to fund matching grants administered by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission.
08Statewide propositionLegislativeHousing Development BondWhat a Yes vote doesIssue $120 million in bonds to fund the construction and development of affordable housing projects.
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