Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 7122: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7122 would exempt Community MusicWorks' buildings and equipment in Providence from local property taxes. This bill directly affects the nonprofit organization by removing its tax obligation for property owned within the city. Key provisions cover both real property (like buildings) and tangible personal property (such as instruments and furniture). The exemption would apply to all property owned by Community MusicWorks in Providence, eliminating a financial burden for the organization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts nonprofit property from local taxes, providing tax relief and reducing financial burden for community organization.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 · 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

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8594: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

This bill authorizes the City of Pawtucket to issue up to $3 million in bonds to fund the repaving of its streets over the 2028 and 2029 fiscal years. The legislation allows the city to sell these bonds with repayment terms ranging from three to thirty years, using the proceeds strictly for street repair projects and related costs. To manage cash flow before the bonds are sold, the city is permitted to issue temporary notes and make interest-free advances from its general treasury. The bill also outlines how bond proceeds and any investment earnings can be used to cover issuance expenses and pay interest on the debt.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $3M in bonds to fund essential street repairs, directly increasing funding for public infrastructure and capital improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8593: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 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 $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for road safety infrastructure, directly strengthening public services and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding to improve and replace road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8590: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 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 $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $5M in bonds to fund public building construction and renovation, directly increasing funding for essential government infrastructure and services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3326: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

SB 3326 authorizes the City of Pawtucket to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to fund a street repaving project for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The bill outlines how the city can sell these bonds, manage the resulting funds, and use the money specifically for repaving streets and covering related issuance costs. It also permits the city to issue temporary notes to cover expenses before the final bonds are sold and provides rules for investing any unspent funds. This legislation directly affects the city's financial operations and infrastructure maintenance plans without changing broader state laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for essential infrastructure (street repaving) via bonds, directly advancing the city's budget and capital improvement programs.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding and bonds to repave city streets, directly improving road infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes