Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2839

Introduced
3/22/24  
Refer
3/22/24  
Report Pass
4/10/24  
Engrossed
4/23/24  
Refer
4/24/24  
Report Pass
4/30/24  
Enrolled
5/2/24  

Caption

Allows the department of administration to temporarily loan the state battle flags and markers to approved federal or state agencies under the condition that such loan is insured by bond against damage or loss.

Impact

This bill's passage is expected to enhance the preservation efforts for the state's historic battle flags and markers. By allowing temporary loans, S2839 opens up opportunities for these artifacts to be displayed in venues where they might better captivate public interest and educate citizens about the valor of Rhode Island's veterans. Furthermore, the Department of Administration will be able to seek both public and private funding to support these initiatives, which could expand resources available for conservation and public engagement.

Summary

S2839 is a Rhode Island legislative bill that amends the regulations surrounding the state's historical battle flags and markers. This legislation grants the Department of Administration the authority to temporarily loan these artifacts to approved federal or state agencies. The loans are conditioned on being insured against damage or loss, which aims to ensure the artifacts are preserved while enabling their display in contexts that promote public education and awareness.

Contention

While the bill primarily promotes preservation and education, it may evoke discussions about the appropriateness and implications of loaning such significant historical artifacts. Critics might raise concerns regarding the conditions under which these loans occur, questioning how such actions align with the goals of keeping these pieces of history protected and accessible to Rhode Islanders. Ensuring that these loans do not compromise the integrity or availability of the artifacts for local display may be a point of ongoing oversight and debate.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S0980

Authorizing The Town Of Barrington To Finance The Construction, Improvement, Renovation, Alteration, Furnishing And Equipping Of Public Schools And School Facilities In The Town And All Expenses Incident Thereto Including, But Not Limited To, Costs Of Design, Athletic Fields, Playgrounds, Landscaping, Parking And Costs Of Financing And To Issue Not More Than $250,000,000 Bonds And/or Notes Therefor, Subject To Approval Of State Housing Aid At A Reimbursement Rate Or State Share Ratio Of Not Less Than 35 Percent At The Time Of Issuance And Provided That The Authorization Shall Be Reduced By The Amount Of Certain Grants Received From State Bond Proceeds, From The Rhode Island Department Of Education Or From The Rhode Island School Building Authority

RI H6404

Authorizing The Town Of Barrington To Finance The Construction, Improvement, Renovation, Alteration, Furnishing And Equipping Of Public Schools And School Facilities In The Town And All Expenses Incident Thereto Including, But Not Limited To, Costs Of Design, Athletic Fields, Playgrounds, Landscaping, Parking And Costs Of Financing And To Issue Not More Than $250,000,000 Bonds And/or Notes Therefor, Subject To Approval Of State Housing Aid At A Reimbursement Rate Or State Share Ratio Of Not Less Than 35 Percent At The Time Of Issuance And Provided That The Authorization Shall Be Reduced By The Amount Of Certain Grants Received From State Bond Proceeds, From The Rhode Island Department Of Education Or From The Rhode Island School Building Authority

RI H6296

Authorizing The Town Of Coventry To Issue Not More Than $25,000,000 Bonds And Notes To Finance Construction, Renovation, Rehabilitation, Repair, Improvement, Furnishing And/or Equipping Of And/or Additions To Schools And School Facilities Throughout The Town, Subject To Approval Of State School Housing Aid At A Reimbursement Rate Or State Share Ratio Of Not Less Than 49.2 % For Expenditures Eligible For Reimbursement

RI S0993

Authorizing The Town Of Coventry To Issue Not More Than $25,000,000 Bonds And Notes To Finance Construction, Renovation, Rehabilitation, Repair, Improvement, Furnishing And/or Equipping Of And/or Additions To Schools And School Facilities Throughout The Town, Subject To Approval Of State School Housing Aid At A Reimbursement Rate Or State Share Ratio Of Not Less Than 49.2 % For Expenditures Eligible For Reimbursement

RI S0018

Authorizing The Town Of North Providence To Issue Not To Exceed $125,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes And Other Evidences Of Indebtedness To Finance The Construction, Renovation, Rehabilitation, Repair, Improvements, Furnishing And Equipping Of And/or Additions To Schools And School Facilities In The Town, Including, But Not Limited To, The Construction Of Three Elementary Schools, The Renovation Of Two Middle Schools And The Construction Of New Administrative Offices, Subject To Approval Of State Housing Aid At A Reimbursement Rate Or State Share Ratio Of Not Less Than 79.8% For Expenditures Eligible For Reimbursement

RI H5101

Authorizing The Town Of North Providence To Issue Not To Exceed $125,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes And Other Evidences Of Indebtedness To Finance The Construction, Renovation, Rehabilitation, Repair, Improvements, Furnishing And Equipping Of And/or Additions To Schools And School Facilities In The Town, Including, But Not Limited To, The Construction Of Three Elementary Schools, The Renovation Of Two Middle Schools And The Construction Of New Administrative Offices, Subject To Approval Of State Housing Aid At A Reimbursement Rate Or State Share Ratio Of Not Less Than 79.8% For Expenditures Eligible For Reimbursement

RI S0030

Department Of Administration

RI H5198

Department Of Administration

RI S1120

Concurrent Resolution Relating To Approval For A Submerged Land Lease In Connection With The Revolution Wind Project

RI H6510

Concurrent Resolution Relating To Approval For A Submerged Land Lease In Connection With The Revolution Wind Project

Similar Bills

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