Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 2036: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

SB 2036 exempts the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc. (located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island) from property taxation. This bill amends Rhode Island's tax code to add Blithewold, Inc. to the list of entities eligible for property tax exemptions under Section 44-3-3. The exemption applies specifically to the organization's property at that Bristol address, directly affecting Blithewold, Inc.'s tax obligations. The change is a targeted exemption for a single organization, not a broad policy shift.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts specific property from taxation, reducing state tax revenue. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of tax breaks reducing government revenue.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2139: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits federal school voucher tax credit participation without legislative approval, restricting tax incentives for private education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill blocks state participation in federal voucher program without legislative/governor approval, preventing potential diversion of public school funds to private options and protecting public school funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7163: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits federal school voucher tax credit participation, restricting a tax incentive program which aligns with 'oppose' criteria of limiting tax breaks.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents diversion of public school funds to private voucher programs without legislative approval, protecting public education funding stability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7415: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBars state from appropriating funds to new charter schools, restricting budget allocation for expansion per bill's explicit language on funding restrictions.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly restricts new charter school approvals and defunds expansion, limiting educational options and access per charter school provisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · Rhode Island · House May 22, 2026

HB 8006: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

HB 8006 establishes a special 8% property tax rate for qualifying affordable housing in Rhode Island, instead of standard local tax rates. To qualify, properties must have legal agreements restricting rents to 30% of tenant income for households at or below 80% of area median income (for 40% of units) or 60% AMI (for 30% of units). Conversions of existing non-residential buildings to housing qualify until 2037, with tax rates gradually increasing from 8% to 12% over 30 years. This directly affects property owners of qualifying affordable housing and local governments setting tax policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes 8% property tax rate for affordable housing targeting low-income renters (30%/60% AMI), providing tax relief for qualifying properties per fiscal policy indicators.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates 8% property tax rate for affordable housing with income-based rent restrictions (30% of income for 40% units at 80% AMI), incentivizing development and tenant protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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