The bill, HB 6096, amends Section 39-18-10 of the General Laws to prohibit the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) from using state funds or proceeds from trust funds for any work related to the transit center joint development project after September 1, 2025. This includes work performed under the request for proposals (RFP) issued in January 2023 and the preliminary services agreement executed in February 2024. The act aims to ensure that no state appropriations or trust fund proceeds are allocated to this project beyond the specified date. The bill will take effect upon passage.
Statutes affected: 6096: 39-18-10