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RI H7999
RI H7999Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would define food and food supplies for the purposes of Rhode Island general laws title 37 public property and works chapter 2 state purchases. This act would further allow for the procurement of food and food supplies not exceeding an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the chief purchasing officer. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island's state purchasing laws to allow for the procurement of food and food supplies, defined as items for human or animal consumption and non-durable, consumable items used for handling or serving food, respectively, up to a combined total of $25,000 under simplified "small purchase" regulations. Previously, this higher threshold for small purchases only applied to construction, while other purchases were limited to $10,000. The bill also clarifies that procurement requirements cannot be artificially split to qualify for these small purchase rules, and it will take effect immediately upon being passed into law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Terri Cortvriend (D)*,
Jennifer Boylan (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
Michelle McGaw (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7999.pdf |
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