Rhode Island Question 1 is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
What it does
Issue $275 million in bonds to fund the construction and improvement of higher education facilities
On your ballot
Shall the action of the general assembly, by an act passed at the January 2026 session, authorizing the issuance of bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes of the State of Rhode Island for the capital projects and in the amount with respect to each such project listed below be approved, and the issuance of bonds, refunding bonds, and/or temporary notes authorized in accordance with the provisions of said act?
Higher Education Facilities $275,000,000
Approval of this question will allow the State to issue general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and/or temporary notes in an amount not to exceed two hundred and seventy-five million dollars ($275,000,000) for capital improvements to higher education facilities, to be allocated as follows:
(a) University of Rhode Island Integrated Health Building $165,000,000
Provides one hundred and sixty-five million dollars ($165,000,000) for the construction of the new Integrated Health Building on the University of Rhode Island's Kingston campus to advance health education, clinical training, and workforce development.
(b) RIC Adams Library Renovations $50,000,000
Provides fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) to fund the construction of a student success and career readiness center and renovations located at the Adams Library on the Rhode Island College campus.
(c) CCRI Workforce Innovation Center $60,000,000
Provides sixty million dollars ($60,000,000) to fund the construction of a new workforce innovation center located on the Warwick campus of the Community College of Rhode Island. Funds will be used for the construction of a modern career and technical educational facility designed to support workforce readiness and address critical workforce shortages in the State
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports issuing $275 million in bonds to fund the construction and improvement of higher education facilities, including:
$165 million in bonds to fund the construction of a new integrated health building for the University of Rhode Island;
$60 million in bonds to fund the construction of a workforce innovation center at the Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick campus; and
$50 million in bonds to fund the construction of a student success and career readiness center at Rhode Island College.
