Rhode Island Question 5 — Green Economy Bonds ($55,000,000)
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?” 5. GREEN ECONOMY BONDS - $55,000,000 For environmental and recreational purposes, to be allocated as follows: a. Brownfields Remediation and Economic Development - $3,000,000 b. Facility Improvements - $12,000,000 c. Local Recreation Projects - $1,000,000 d. Marine Infrastructure Development - $1,000,000 e. Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Fund - $25,000,000 f. Narragansett Bay Watershed Restoration - $7,000,000 g. Agricultural Land Preservation Commission - $3,000,000 h. Open Space Program - $3,000,000
- A YES vote means
- A yes (Approve) vote authorizes the State to issue $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds for environmental and recreational projects.
- A NO vote means
- A no (Reject) vote denies the State authority to issue these $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds.
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
- Put on the ballot by
- the Legislature
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on Rhode Island Question 5 mean?
- A yes (Approve) vote authorizes the State to issue $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds for environmental and recreational projects.
- What does a NO vote on Rhode Island Question 5 mean?
- A no (Reject) vote denies the State authority to issue these $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds.
- How many votes does Rhode Island Question 5 need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on Rhode Island Question 5?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- 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.