Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 3185: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

This bill authorizes the town of Burrillville to exempt specific property related to Wilson's Reservoir from real and personal property taxes. The exemption covers the lakebed and any land containing dams, spillways, or associated structures owned by a Dam Management District. Additionally, the legislation requires that fees collected for this management district be gathered using the same legal procedures and authority used for collecting municipal taxes. While the bill also updates a similar tax exemption for the Pascoag Reservoir in Burrillville and Glocester, its primary new provision focuses on Wilson's Reservoir in Burrillville.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax exemptions for dam management districts, reducing tax burdens and supporting local fiscal management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 8436: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION-PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- GLOCESTER -- EXEMPTION OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS

This bill amends state law to allow the town of Glocester to offer expanded property tax credits and exemptions for elderly and disabled homeowners. It authorizes the town council to create a base exemption of up to $2,070 for owners aged 65 or older or those with permanent disabilities, with annual adjustments based on the consumer price index. The legislation also permits additional credits for residents over 80, variable income limits for certain applicants, and a minimum annual tax payment requirement. These changes would apply uniformly to qualified owner-occupants and would be administered through town ordinances following specific eligibility verification processes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief and exemptions for elderly and disabled homeowners, directly supporting fiscal relief for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credits and exemptions for elderly and disabled homeowners, reducing their housing costs and supporting affordable housing access.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 8348: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts non-profit health center property from taxation, providing tax relief and supporting essential healthcare services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 8028: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

HB 8028 exempts the lake bed and Wilson's Reservoir in Burrillville from property taxes. This directly affects the town of Burrillville and its management of the reservoir property. The bill’s key provision removes the tax obligation for this specific water body and its bed. The exemption applies to the designated property within Burrillville’s jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts Burrillville's reservoir property from property taxes, providing direct tax relief to the town government.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 7046: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7046 exempts Blithewold, Inc.'s real and tangible personal property located at 101 Ferry Road in Bristol, Rhode Island, from local property taxation. The bill amends Rhode Island's property tax law (Section 44-3-3) to add this specific exemption to the existing list of tax-exempt properties. This change directly affects Blithewold, Inc., a nonprofit organization operating at that address, by removing its property tax obligation. The exemption applies to all real and personal property owned by the organization, as specified in the bill's official abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts specific nonprofit property from local taxes, providing targeted tax relief per amended tax law (Section 44-3-3).95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3364: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Repeals the Tiverton tax credit for totally disabled veterans and includes a veteran's unmarried widow or widower for a tax credit in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400) or greater.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides a tax credit to veterans and widows, offering tax relief and financial support to specific groups.85% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill repeals an existing tax credit for totally disabled veterans, reducing their financial benefits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8591: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $2M in bonds to fund bridge construction and repair, directly increasing funding for essential public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding for bridge construction, repair, and equipping, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8592: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $2M in bonds to fund essential street and infrastructure improvements, directly increasing public service funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding and construction of streets, sidewalks, and transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8588: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $4M in bonds to fund essential sewer infrastructure, directly increasing public service funding.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8589: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $2M in bonds to fund public recreation facilities, directly increasing government spending on essential public services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes