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RI S2836
RI S2836Allows 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
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
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 total of $25,000 under simplified "small purchase" regulations, which are procedures established by the chief purchasing officer for smaller transactions, rather than requiring the full, more complex procurement process typically used for larger purchases.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Bridget Valverde (D)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Bob Britto (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Lou DiPalma (D),
Victoria Gu (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Linda Ujifusa (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2836.pdf |
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