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State Legislature US Congress

All 25,118 Active 7,678 In committee 7,673 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 747: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' TENURE

Allows the Providence public School district by reason of a substantial decrease of pupil population within its school system, to suspend teachers in numbers necessitated by the decrease in pupil population and provide a process for any suspensions.

Topics ✗ Education

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 1061: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI. The fees for the plate would be divided equally between the general fund and the partnership not-for-profit.

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 5535: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

HB 5535 proposes to amend the state's sales and use tax laws. This bill specifically exempts "behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system" from sales tax. The key mechanism is adding these specific energy storage systems to the list of items not subject to sales and use taxes. This change would directly affect individuals and businesses purchasing such solar battery systems by reducing their upfront cost.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 6076: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FANTASY SPORTS CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

HB 6076, known as the "Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act," establishes a regulatory framework for fantasy sports contests in the state. It requires fantasy contest operators, who offer online fantasy games with entry fees and prizes, to obtain a license from the Department of Business Regulation. The bill empowers the Department to oversee these operators, ensuring consumer protections by implementing rules against fraud, underage participation, and money laundering. Operators must also use identity verification and geolocation technology, and establish measures to address compulsive gaming and prevent certain individuals, like specific athletes or self-excluded persons, from participating.

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 6003: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW - AND MODERATE- INCOME HOUSING

Provides for increases or decreases in the amount of foundation level school support that a community would receive, based upon a community's ability to meet and surpass its minimum low- and moderate-income housing requirements.

Topics ✓ Housing

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 6276: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY RESILIENCE ACT

HB 6276, the Rhode Island Property Resilience Act, aims to protect homes and businesses across Rhode Island from the impacts of flooding and sea level rise. The bill establishes a Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Council to oversee a statewide flood audit program. This program would assess properties for flood risks and provide owners with recommendations for mitigation measures, such as structural elevation or floodproofing. The goal is to enhance the state's resilience, protect property values, and help stabilize the municipal tax base while minimizing insurance rate increases and property loss.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 5286: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

HB 5286 proposes to exempt the sale of beer and malt beverages from sales and use tax. This bill would amend Section 44-18-7.1 of the General Laws, which pertains to sales and use taxes, to implement this change. If enacted, consumers would no longer pay sales tax on beer and malt beverages purchased at retail. This directly affects both individuals who buy these products and retailers responsible for collecting sales taxes.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 5758: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

HB 5758 proposes to reduce the personal income tax burden for Rhode Island residents receiving social security benefits. The bill amends the state's personal income tax law to allow individuals to subtract their social security benefits from their federal adjusted gross income when calculating their state taxable income. This modification would effectively exempt social security benefits from being subject to state personal income tax. The changes outlined in the bill are slated to become effective on January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 5781: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- STATE FORESTS AND FORESTRY PROJECTS

Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2026 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 5316: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HOUSING FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ACT OF 2025

Establishes the Housing Flexible Spending Account Act of 2025 allowing Rhode Island employers to contribute pre-tax income into a housing flexible spending account (H-FSA), for employees to be used for qualified housing expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 5994: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Requires the department of environmental management to develop, identify, maintain and update a list of projects that qualify for forest and open space land conservation funding pursuant to federal laws.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Rhode Island · House May 13, 2025

HB 6206: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINERS RECYCLING ACT

HB 6206 establishes the Beverage Container Recycling Act, creating a statewide recycling refund program for certain beverage containers. Under this act, "producers" (brand owners) are responsible for compliance with the program's requirements. It defines various types of "redemption sites," such as "express redemption sites" for virtual account credits and "full-service redemption sites" for immediate refunds, where "consumers" can return eligible empty containers. This system aims to promote the collection and recycling of beverages by providing a financial incentive for returns.

Topics ✓ Environment