Ballot Items in Rhode Island
Source: Stateline.org
Bond issues (questions 4-9)
There are six separate bond issues on the Rhode Island ballot. The first (Question 4 on the ballot) authorizes borrowing $72.8 million through the sale of bonds to fund construction of new facilities at the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College. The second (Question 5) authorizes borrowing $88.5 million through the sale of bonds to fund public transportation facilities. The third (Question 6) authorizes borrowing $11 million through the sale of bonds to upgrade facilities at the Providence Zoo. The fourth (Question 7) authorizes borrowing $4 million through the sale of bonds to renovate Fort Adams State Park in Newport. The fifth (Question 8) authorizes borrowing $3 million through the sale of bonds to fund the Local Recreation Development Program. The sixth (Question 9) authorizes borrowing $50 million through the sale of bonds to finance construction of affordable housing. Text of Ballot Item
Budget (question three)
This measure would increase funding of state’s reserve account, also known as the “rainy day fund.” Text of Ballot Item
Restoration of voting rights (question two)
This measure would restore convicted felon’s right to vote once he or she is released from prison. Text of Ballot Item
Tribal casino (H 8132)
This measure would amend the Rhode Island Constitution to permit a privately owned and privately operated resort casino, selected by competitive process, and regulated and taxed by the state. Text of Ballot Item
