PROVIDENCE _ Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to establish a special commission to study the possibility of building a multi-million dollar parking garage next to the Garrahy Judicial Complex.
The bill was filed by Senate Majority Leader Dominick J. Ruggiero, D-Providence, North Providence, and it calls for the formation of a bipartisan commision comprised of three senators, three representatives, Mayor Angel Taveras, or his designee, the director of the Department of Transportation; director of the Department of Administration; state court administrator and chairperson of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission.
The legislation has been referred to the Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veteran Affairs. Under the terms of the bill, the commission must issue its findings and recommendations by Dec. 31.