Rhode Island Question 3 — Economic Development ($100,000,000)

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

What it does
“Shall the act passed by the General Assembly at the January 2026 session, allowing the State of Rhode Island to issue bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes to pay for the projects listed below, be approved, and the State be allowed to issue these bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes as outlined in the law?” 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - $100,000,000 To fund site development and growth industry infrastructure for economic development purposes, to be allocated as follows: a. Site Development - $55,000,000 b. Growth Industry Infrastructure - $45,000,000
A YES vote means
A yes (Approve) vote authorizes the State to issue $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds for site development and growth-industry infrastructure for economic development.
A NO vote means
A no (Reject) vote denies the State authority to issue these $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds.
Needed to pass
A simple majority
Put on the ballot by
the Legislature

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Rhode Island Question 3 mean?
A yes (Approve) vote authorizes the State to issue $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds for site development and growth-industry infrastructure for economic development.
What does a NO vote on Rhode Island Question 3 mean?
A no (Reject) vote denies the State authority to issue these $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds.
How many votes does Rhode Island Question 3 need to pass?
A simple majority
Should I vote yes or no on Rhode Island Question 3?
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When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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