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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:

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

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

by adding thereto the following section:

     22-7.4-160. George Nee Bridge.

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

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

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

Nee Bridge” and provided further, signs indicating such shall be provided through private funds

with the design and placement approved by the department of transportation.

     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 designate bridge number 44‑000000000007010, located in Providence,

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

lanes of Interstate 95, roughly a tenth of a mile south of the junction with Route 146, as the “George

Nee Bridge.”

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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