Budget & Taxes

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2847: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS

Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill caps interest rates and limits audit periods, reducing excessive state revenue collection and protecting taxpayers from prolonged financial burdens.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SR 3083: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITORY ORAL PROGRAM

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $1,167,100, to the Rhode Island Auditory Oral Program, to support the program’s mission to provide specialized auditory-oral programming for children with hearing loss.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $1,167,100 appropriation to fund essential public service program for children with hearing loss, directly advancing budget allocation for government services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3118: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING

This bill amends Rhode Island's state laws to redefine how sports wagering revenues are distributed between the state and hosting gaming facilities. It specifically adjusts the percentage of sports wagering revenue that facilities like Lincoln and Tiverton receive, while also updating definitions related to iGaming, video lottery terminals, and collegiate sports events. The legislation clarifies terminology for various gaming operations and establishes new definitions for online gaming platforms and vendors within the state's regulatory framework. These changes affect the state lottery division, licensed gaming operators, and the specific facilities authorized to host wagering activities in Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state revenue from sports wagering by adjusting distribution percentages, providing additional funding for state operations without raising taxes on citizens.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3151: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013

Increases historic tax credit to 30%, and up to 35%, depending on the amount of rental area available for multi-family housing, affordable rental units and units sold as affordable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases historic preservation tax credits, providing tax relief and encouraging affordable housing development through fiscal incentives.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases historic tax credits for affordable rental units and multi-family housing, directly supporting housing development and affordability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2562: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT

SB 2562 requires health insurers to pay an additional $30 million annually starting in 2026 to fund telehealth services, specifically including the PediPRN (pediatric) and MomsPRN (maternal) teleconsultation lines. This funding is added to existing healthcare contributions and deposited into a dedicated "PRN account" managed by the Department of Health. The bill directly affects health insurers (through new fees) and benefits Rhode Island residents seeking timely mental health support for children, mothers, and perinatal patients. The funds will support statewide psychiatric consultation services for primary care providers, expanding behavioral health capacity without altering current insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesNew $30M annual fee on insurers funds telehealth services, directly increasing public healthcare funding through dedicated budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds telehealth services for pediatric/maternal mental health via $30M insurer fee, expanding access and strengthening coverage for vulnerable populations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2360: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS

Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387 k as a tobacco product sold/distributed to reduce the harm/risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces cigarette tax by 75% for specific tobacco products, decreasing state tax revenue. This weakens tax collection, aligning with 'oppose' stance on Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill reduces cigarette tax on tobacco products, potentially increasing consumption and conflicting with public health efforts to reduce tobacco-related diseases.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SR 3312: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $4,800,000 TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

SNAP) EAT WELL, BE WELL REWARDS PROGRAM (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $4,800,000 to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eat Well, Be Well Rewards Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $4.8M to fund the SNAP program, directly increasing government spending on essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $4.8M to SNAP's nutrition program, which improves dietary access and supports public health outcomes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2988: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for crime victim compensation program through additional traffic violation fines, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds crime victim compensation program through traffic violation fines, directly supporting criminal justice by aiding victims.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds crime victim compensation through traffic violation fines, indirectly supporting transportation safety enforcement75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3159: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESIDENTIAL REUSE INCENTIVE ACT

Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a state program and fund to finance housing projects, indicating government funding for essential programs and fiscal investment in housing infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates funding program for affordable housing projects, mandates affordable units, and expands housing development through 2035.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SR 2753: SENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CONDUCT A VETERANS HOME WORKFORCE ANALYSIS TO GUIDE POLICY AND BUDGET DECISIONS

This Senate resolution asks the Rhode Island Governor to order an analysis of why the state's Veterans Home in Bristol cannot hire enough staff to operate at full capacity. The requested study will examine specific issues such as wages, shift pay, housing, and career opportunities to understand the root causes of the staffing shortage. Based on the findings, the Governor must create a plan to reach full occupancy and include those recommendations in the upcoming state budget. This measure directly affects the Veterans Home, the state's Department of Administration, and the budget process for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates a workforce analysis and requires the Governor to include staffing recommendations in the upcoming state budget, directly advancing fiscal planning for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to resolve staffing shortages at a Veterans Home to improve operational capacity and patient care access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill aims to resolve staffing shortages by analyzing wages and benefits, indicating support for improving labor conditions.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill seeks to resolve staffing shortages at a Veterans Home to enable full capacity operation, directly supporting veteran care services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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