The bill proposes the appropriation of funds from the treasury, not otherwise allocated for the fiscal year 2023-2024, to pay for claims related to vehicle damages incurred by individuals due to roadway debris or defects. The claims are specified for four individuals, with the amounts to be paid out ranging from $283.50 to $1,171.50. The incidents occurred in various cities within Rhode Island, including East Providence, Newport, Cranston, and Warwick, on dates ranging from October 2023 to April 2024.
The bill details the following appropriations: $2,759.65 for Luis Horta's vehicle damage from roadway debris on Route 44 in East Providence; $283.50 for Patricia Emsellem's vehicle damage from a defect on Route 138 in Newport; $1,000.00 for David H. Pilloni's vehicle damage from debris on Route 37 in Cranston; and $1,171.50 for Ronald Falcone's vehicle damage from a defect on Route 295 North in Warwick. The state controller is authorized to draw orders upon the General Treasurer for the payment of these funds. There are no insertions or deletions indicated in the provided text, suggesting that this bill is an appropriation rather than an amendment to existing law.