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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON

NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE

CONSTRUCTIONS

     

     Introduced By: Senators Bissaillon, Lawson, Ciccone, Tikoian, Gallo, Murray, Burke,
and Britto

     Date Introduced: March 27, 2026

     Referred To: Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 22-7.4 of the General Laws entitled "Permanent Joint Committee on

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Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions" is hereby amended

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by adding thereto the following section:

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     22-7.4-160. George Nee Bridge.

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     Bridge number 44‑000000000007010, located in Providence, Rhode Island, where U.S.

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Route 44 (Smith Street) crosses over both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 95,

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roughly a tenth of a mile south of the junction with Route 146, shall hereafter be named the George

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Nee Bridge.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON

NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE

CONSTRUCTIONS

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     This act would make bridge number 44‑000000000007010, located in Providence, Rhode

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Island, where U.S. Route 44 (Smith Street) crosses over both northbound and southbound lanes of

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Interstate 95, roughly a tenth of a mile south of the junction with Route 146, the George Nee Bridge.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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