Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2209: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Amends the composition of the Rhode Island school safety committee by adding an additional member who is a representative from the Rhode Island school Resource officer Association.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates $1M annual appropriation for school security, directly funding essential program. Clear fiscal commitment to government spending.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2453: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

SB 2453 allows cities and towns to create programs waiving interest on overdue property taxes for commercial properties. To qualify, taxpayers must own the commercial property for five years, provide written proof of timely tax payments for five years, and request the waiver within two years of the overdue bill. The waiver is capped at $500 per request, and local tax collectors must issue written decisions with appeal options to city councils. This bill enables local governments to adopt ordinances implementing this relief, directly affecting commercial property owners who fall behind on quarterly tax payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief via interest waivers for commercial properties, directly impacting tax assessment policies and reducing tax burden for qualifying owners.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 3087: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR

Authorizes the City of Central Falls to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding $25,000,000 to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the city.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $25M in bonds to fund school construction and renovation, directly increasing public education infrastructure funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $25M in bonds to finance construction, renovation, and improvement of schools and school facilities, directly strengthening school infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 8300: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR

Authorizes the City of Central Falls to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding $25,000,000 to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the city.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $25M in bonds to fund school construction and renovation, directly increasing public service funding and infrastructure investment.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $25M in bonds to finance construction, renovation, and improvement of schools and school facilities, directly supporting school infrastructure and educational access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 7127: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

HB 7127 is a state budget bill allocating hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for Rhode Island's fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It directs specific funding amounts to state agencies and programs, including Central Management, Health Benefits Exchange, Debt Service Payments, and infrastructure projects like building renovations and facility upgrades. The bill establishes concrete funding levels for departments such as Health and Human Services, Education, and Information Technology, with detailed allocations for both general revenue and restricted funds. This legislation directly affects state agencies and programs that will receive these designated funds to operate during the 2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates hundreds of millions for state agencies, infrastructure, and essential programs like Health and Human Services, advancing fiscal management and funding public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates specific funding to Health Benefits Exchange and Health and Human Services, directly advancing healthcare program funding per budget language.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 3186: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes issuance of $3M in bonds to fund affordable housing, directly increasing public funding for essential services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes funding via bonds to support affordable housing projects, directly advancing the topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 3261: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- VETERANS' EXEMPTIONS -- TOWN OF EXETER

Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for disabled veterans, directly reducing tax burden on a specific group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a $5,000 property tax exemption for totally disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 8295: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- VETERANS' EXEMPTIONS -- TOWN OF EXETER

Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing tax relief and supporting fiscal assistance to a specific group.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a $5,000 property tax exemption for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and recognition for this group.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HR 8430: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTS

This bill creates a special legislative commission to study how Rhode Island school districts can share services to address funding and operational challenges. The commission will consist of thirteen members, including legislators, state officials, education leaders, business representatives, and a student, who will meet without pay to investigate potential shared service models. State agencies are required to provide necessary information to the commission, which must submit its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by April 30, 2027, before the group expires.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a commission to study shared services to address funding challenges, implying a focus on fiscal efficiency and resource optimization.65% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to address funding and operational challenges by studying shared services, potentially strengthening school efficiency and resources.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7152: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7152 increases the property tax exemption for veterans from $1,000 to $6,000 specifically for municipal taxes. This directly affects veterans who own property in municipalities covered by this bill. The key provision raises the exemption amount, reducing the taxable value of their primary residence. The bill is currently pending in the House Municipal Government & Housing committee after being referred on January 16, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemption for veterans, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases property tax exemption for veterans from $1k to $6k, reducing their tax burden on primary residences - a direct benefit expansion.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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