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died · Rhode Island · House May 6, 2025

HB 5753: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX

HB 5753 proposes a change to the state's business corporation tax laws. It directly affects small business corporations that have elected "subchapter S" status. The bill would exempt these subchapter S corporations from paying the minimum annual corporate tax during their first year of existence. Currently, the minimum tax for these corporations is $400. This measure aims to provide a tax exemption for newly formed subchapter S corporations in their initial year of operation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts small business subchapter S corporations from $400 minimum tax in first year, providing tax relief for new businesses per bill summary.90% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Greg Costantino (D) George Nardone (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 6, 2025

HB 5403: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX

House Bill 5403 proposes to repeal the state's corporation minimum tax. This change would directly affect all corporations, including certain small businesses, that are currently required to pay this minimum amount. The bill specifically removes the provision in state law that mandates a minimum tax payment, which is currently set at $400 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. If enacted, corporations would no longer be subject to this baseline tax.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals corporate minimum tax, reducing tax burden on businesses. Direct tax relief aligns with support indicators for business taxation policy.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Brian Newberry (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 6, 2025

HB 6008: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX

Allows an income tax credit for employer contributions to an eligible employee's ABLE account, for a maximum credit of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per employee, per year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for employer ABLE account contributions, offering tax relief for employees with disabilities (middle-income focus), aligning with support indicators.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Brian Newberry (R) Chris Paplauskas (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 6, 2025

HB 6097: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION -- QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS LOCATION INCENTIVE

HB 6097, titled "Qualified Data Centers Location Incentive," aims to encourage the development and operation of data centers in Rhode Island. The bill amends existing state law to define "qualified data centers" and specify "eligible qualified data center costs" within the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation framework. It establishes tax exemptions for these qualified data centers and their colocation tenants. These incentives apply to expenditures made for developing, acquiring, constructing, or operating such facilities starting July 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax exemptions for data centers (corporate tax break), not aligned with middle-income relief or public funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax exemptions to incentivize data center development, directly supporting tech infrastructure growth and economic investment in data storage/processing facilities.95% confidence
Alex Finkelman (D) Jackie Baginski (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 6, 2025

HB 5473: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

HB 5473 proposes a change to the state's personal income tax structure. It introduces an additional 3% tax rate on taxable income that exceeds $625,000, as indexed to 2025 dollars. This new tax provision would apply to tax years beginning in 2026 and thereafter, and it would not be applied retroactively to previous tax years.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adds 3% tax on high earners ($625k+), increasing state revenue. Aligns with fiscal responsibility by broadening tax base on high incomes to strengthen budget.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 6, 2025

HR 6078: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND

HR 6078 is a joint resolution that appropriates $1,000,000 to 401 Tech Bridge. This funding is designated to study and explore seagliders in Rhode Island, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Seaglider Initiative (RISI). The bill directs 401 Tech Bridge to conduct a feasibility study to understand and assess the use and operation of these all-electric, passenger-carrying vehicles within the state. The aim is to determine how seagliders could benefit Rhode Island's economy and environment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $1M from state budget for seaglider feasibility study, directly funding a specific project under state fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds feasibility study to assess environmental benefits of all-electric seagliders, aligning with clean energy exploration and potential pollution reduction80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $1M study of all-electric seagliders (passenger vehicles) to assess economic/environmental benefits, aligning with sustainable transportation promotion.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Katie Kazarian (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 6, 2025

HB 6256: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 6256 proposes to repeal the current property tax exemption for boats. It also eliminates the sales and use tax exemption that applies to boats. If enacted, this bill would make boats subject to both property taxes and sales and use taxes, affecting individuals and businesses that own or purchase them.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals property and sales tax exemptions for boats, closing a tax loophole to increase state revenue and strengthen fiscal management.95% confidence
Ramon Perez (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 129: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACT

SB 129 amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to expand protections against discrimination in housing. The bill adds "housing status," "lawful source of income," and "military status" (for veterans and servicemembers) as protected characteristics. It also clarifies the definition of "domestic abuse" within the act and defines "assistance animal" and "service animal." This means housing owners and agents are prohibited from inquiring about or discriminating against individuals based on these expanded categories when selling, renting, or leasing housing accommodations.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds 'lawful source of income' and 'military status' as protected characteristics, preventing housing discrimination against tenants and strengthening tenant rights under fair housing law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds 'military status' as protected characteristic in housing law, prohibiting discrimination against veterans per bill summary.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Alana DiMario (D) Pam Lauria (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 96: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Senate Bill 96 (SB 96) proposes to increase the monthly personal needs allowance for individuals residing in nursing facilities who receive medical assistance. Currently, these residents are allocated $75.00 per month for personal expenses. This bill would raise that allowance to $100.00 per month, directly affecting their available funds for personal use. The change would take effect on July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases personal needs allowance for nursing facility residents on medical assistance, directly boosting patient financial support within healthcare services.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 631: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2030, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium prevents updates to energy conservation code, restricting future efficiency standards and progress in energy conservation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium prevents updates to energy conservation code, restricting stronger environmental regulations and progress on emissions/efficiency standards.85% confidence
Victoria Gu (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
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