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died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7702: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

HB 7702 modifies Rhode Island's personal income tax calculation by adding back certain federal tax exclusions to residents' adjusted gross income. It specifically requires adding nonqualified withdrawals from tuition savings programs (e.g., withdrawals not used for education costs) and federal PPP loan forgiveness exceeding $250,000. The bill also allows a deduction of up to $500 ($1,000 for joint filers) for contributions to Rhode Island's tuition savings program, subject to limits like excluding rollovers or non-participant contributions. This directly affects residents using tuition savings accounts or receiving federal stimulus funds, altering their taxable income for state tax purposes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loopholes by making nonqualified tuition withdrawals and large PPP forgiveness taxable, increasing state revenue. Limited tuition savings deduction is offset by revenue gain, strengthening tax base.95% confidence
Nathan Biah (D) Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D) Greg Costantino (D) Bob Phillips (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7703: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION TAX

HB 7703 suspends the 4% gross earnings tax on electric and gas utility companies until January 1, 2036. This directly affects corporations primarily engaged in electricity generation/sale or gas distribution, reducing their tax burden during this period. The bill amends tax law to temporarily halt this specific 4% tax rate (previously applied to electricity/gas companies) starting January 1, 2027. The suspension covers all gross earnings from these core utility services, excluding related deductions for wholesale sales. The policy change provides a fixed tax relief period without altering other tax rates for telecommunications or other sectors.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill suspends 4% utility tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax collection for budget purposes per explicit tax suspension language.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Tom Noret (D) Deb Fellela (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7824: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Terminates the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesTerminates $5M annual allocation to infrastructure bank for energy programs, defunding a specific budget item.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyTerminates $5M annual funding for energy efficiency programs, defunding a key initiative that supports renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency goals.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationTerminates $5M annual allocation to infrastructure bank for energy efficiency programs, directly cutting transportation infrastructure funding as infrastructure banks fund transportation projects.85% confidence
Charlene Lima (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7751: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- LITIGATION LENDING AGREEMENTS

HB 7751 requires litigation financing agreements (where third parties advance money to litigants in exchange for repayment from case proceeds) to comply with the state’s interest rate limits. It directly affects individuals and businesses using these agreements to fund legal cases, as all repayment terms - regardless of contract wording like "investment" or "use fees" - are treated as interest under usury laws. The bill makes it illegal for lenders to charge rates exceeding state limits, even if repayment depends on case outcomes. This ensures such agreements cannot bypass standard loan regulations.
Doc Corvese (D) Brandon Potter (D) Carol McEntee (D) Robert Craven (D) Katie Kazarian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 2746: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

SB 2746 directs the Division of Motor Vehicles to create a special license plate for individuals working in the manufacturing industry. This bill does not change vehicle registration laws but adds a new plate option specifically for manufacturing workers. The key mechanism is the administrative creation of this plate type by the Division of Motor Vehicles. It directly affects manufacturing industry employees who choose to display this specialized plate on their vehicles.
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7055: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

HB 7055 changes how longevity payments (extra pay for years of service) are handled for certain state employees in Rhode Island. Starting July 1, 2026, non-classified state employees under grade 19 (excluding faculty) will be able to negotiate these payments through collective bargaining agreements, reversing a 2011 ban. The bill specifies payments cannot be counted toward base salary and clarifies rules for employees with existing agreements. It applies to employees of the Board of Governors for Higher Education, Board of Regents for Elementary/Secondary Education, and other state departments. This is a policy change to allow future negotiations, not a new benefit.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReverses 2011 ban on collective bargaining for longevity payments, enabling employee negotiations over additional pay, strengthening labor rights.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Doc Corvese (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HR 7344: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS

This bill establishes a permanent commission to study climate change impacts and solutions in Rhode Island. The commission, consisting of 18 members including state agency representatives, environmental groups, business associations, and coastal community members, will examine specific issues like sea level rise, flooding, beach erosion, and infrastructure vulnerabilities. It will analyze adaptation strategies - such as beach nourishment, green infrastructure, and managed retreat - and hold public hearings to gather input from stakeholders. The commission will produce reports on economic, environmental, and social implications to guide state resilience planning, with no compensation for members.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates permanent commission to study climate impacts and analyze adaptation strategies (green infrastructure, managed retreat), advancing environmental protection through systematic climate solutions.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 2369: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT

SB 2369, the Rhode Island Early Educator Workforce Act, directs state departments to collaborate on managing existing programs supporting early educators in licensed child care and early learning programs. It specifically allocates at least $1 million annually to continue the Child Care WAGE$ program, which provides salary supplements based on education to help improve compensation and retention. The bill focuses on sustaining current workforce development initiatives like the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program and registered apprenticeships for early educators. This directly affects early educators (including infant/toddler caregivers) who currently earn low wages - averaging $16.74/hour in Rhode Island - by strengthening existing compensation support mechanisms.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1M annually for early educator salary supplements via WAGE$ program, directly supporting compensation and retention in early education workforce.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $1M+ annually for WAGE$ salary supplements based on education to improve early educator compensation and retention, directly advancing employment standards.85% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Ana Quezada (D) Lori Urso (D)
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