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died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 5405: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects ride-share sales tax revenue to fund public transit, directly allocating tax revenue to support essential public services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates dedicated funding for public transit via ride-share sales taxes, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through new revenue allocation.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Bob Phillips (D) Doc Corvese (D) David Morales (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 5777: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY

HB 5777 proposes to repeal the legal authority for the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to implement tolls on state roads and bridges. This bill would remove the power of the authority to charge and collect tolls for transit over the turnpike and facilities such as the Newport Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge, Sakonnet River Bridge, and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge. If enacted, it would directly affect the funding mechanisms of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and users of these roadways.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill eliminates toll authority, removing key funding source for bridge infrastructure maintenance and operations.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Brian Newberry (R) Chris Paplauskas (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HR 6020: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $32,594,799 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

HR 6020 is a joint resolution that proposes to appropriate $32,594,799 to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding is intended to address an anticipated operating deficit and allow RIPTA to continue its current service levels throughout the state. The appropriation also aims to support the hiring and training of more bus operators through increased wages and benefits, and help implement the State's Act on Climate goals. This bill directly affects RIPTA's operational capacity and the Rhode Islanders who depend on public transportation services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $32.5M to RIPTA to cover operating deficit, maintain public transit services, and fund climate initiatives, directly increasing state budget allocation for essential public service.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds RIPTA to implement state climate goals via transit improvements, reducing emissions and supporting climate action.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly appropriates funds to support 'hiring and training of more bus operators through increased wages and benefits' for RIPTA workers, directly advancing worker compensation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates $32,594,799 to RIPTA for operating deficit, service continuity, hiring bus operators, and climate goals, directly funding public transit infrastructure and operations.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 5393: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- SIDEWALKS

HB 5393 shifts the responsibility for maintaining sidewalks along state highways from local entities to the state government. Under this bill, the state would be accountable for all upkeep of these sidewalks, such as repairs and general maintenance. However, the state would not be responsible for snow and ice removal on these sidewalks, which would remain with other parties. This change clarifies maintenance duties for sidewalks used by pedestrians and directly affects state and local government entities.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationShifts sidewalk maintenance responsibility to state, improving pedestrian infrastructure upkeep on highways per bill's explicit duty clarification.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) Bob Phillips (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 5475: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

HB 5475 proposes to exempt new and used bicycles from state sales and use taxes. This means that individuals purchasing a bicycle would no longer be charged sales tax on that transaction. The bill amends existing state laws that outline which goods and services are exempt from sales and use taxes, adding bicycles to that list. This change directly affects consumers who buy bicycles and businesses that sell them.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief by exempting bicycles from sales tax, reducing consumer burden - direct tax reduction aligning with support indicators.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) Arthur Handy (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 5468: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX

HB 5468 proposes to modify how the state's motor fuel tax is adjusted for inflation. Beginning July 1, 2025, and every two years thereafter, the gasoline tax rate will be updated based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers. The bill specifies that this adjustment will now reflect inflation over the preceding two-year period, rather than the current one-year period. The updated tax rate will be rounded to the nearest cent and cannot fall below the existing 32 cents per gallon, affecting motor fuel distributors and ultimately consumers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies motor fuel tax adjustment to inflation every two years, maintaining revenue stability and promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdjusts motor fuel tax for inflation to maintain stable transportation infrastructure funding, preventing erosion of revenue from rising costs.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) David Morales (D) Michelle McGaw (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 6006: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Submits the state's 2025 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling twenty five million dollars ($25,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held on November 3, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requests $25M in bonds for capital infrastructure, directly increasing state spending on essential projects within fiscal management framework.95% confidence
Lauren Carson (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 6096: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 9/1/25, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits RIPTA from using state funds/bonds for transit center project after 9/1/25, defunding transportation infrastructure initiative.92% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Raymond Hull (D) Edith Ajello (D) Enrique Sanchez (D) John Lombardi (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 5467: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX

Extends allocation of motor fuel tax to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Fund through 2025. Changes the allocation to 30% total proceeds, including 30% from the one cent per gallon environmental protection fee through 2026 and thereafter.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates 30% of motor fuel tax proceeds from environmental protection fee to environmental programs, explicitly funding environmental initiatives through dedicated fee allocation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends motor fuel tax allocation to Intermodal Surface Transportation Fund, ensuring continued funding for transportation infrastructure projects through 2025-2026.95% confidence
Megan Cotter (D) Arthur Handy (D) David Morales (D) Teresa Tanzi (D) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 5317: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES

HB 5317 amends the law regarding the relocation of utility services necessitated by state highway construction projects. This bill specifies that private corporations and companies will be reimbursed by the state for 50% of the reasonable costs to move their utility facilities. For utility facilities owned by municipalities, political subdivisions, or state agencies, the state will provide full reimbursement for relocation expenses. These reimbursements apply when state-initiated highway projects require the relocation of utility infrastructure.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReimburses utility relocations for highway projects, enabling infrastructure development and facilitating state highway construction.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 5776: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY

Directs the RITBA design a safety barrier or netting system on the several bridges within its authority. Any newly constructed bridges with a deck height of over one hundred feet (100 ft) would be required to have safety barriers of safety netting.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety barriers/netting on bridges over 100ft, enhancing infrastructure safety standards per transportation topic description.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Susan Donovan (D)
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