Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 8278: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY

Adds the town of Smithfield to those towns specifically named to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home and automatically lien the a mobile or manufactured home.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax authority to collect taxes on mobile/manufactured homes, increasing local government revenue for budget purposes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

Track

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2840: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 2840 amends Rhode Island's sales and use tax laws to exempt licensed child care centers from paying sales tax on their purchases. This change directly affects licensed child care providers by removing the tax liability they currently face when buying goods and services for their operations. The bill modifies existing tax exemption categories, specifically adding licensed child care centers to the list of entities that can purchase items tax-free, alongside schools and other educational institutions. The provision applies to tangible personal property used in the daily functioning of these child care facilities, aligning their tax treatment with that of other educational organizations already exempt from the tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to licensed child care centers by exempting them from sales tax, reducing operational costs for essential services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

Track

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 3014: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION

Requires the state investment commission to create a capital access initiative to expand potential investment opportunities for the state’s pension fund and engage qualified but traditionally underrepresented investment managers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands state pension fund investment opportunities, promoting fiscal responsibility and better capital management for public funds85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions

Track

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8354: AN ACT RELATING TO THE ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Authorizes the State of Rhode Island to issue up to eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support the Roger Williams Park Zoo.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $18M in bonds to fund Roger Williams Park Zoo, directly increasing state funding for public services.90% confidence

Track

died · Rhode Island · House May 16, 2026

HB 8265: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends cannabis tax revenue application, likely directing funds to social equity programs and state budget needs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

Track

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8269: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE EDUCATION COMMISSION

This bill establishes a permanent annual funding allocation of $30,000 to the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission. The money would come from the state treasury and is intended to support the commission's educational initiatives related to Holocaust and genocide awareness. The legislation applies to the state's budget process and requires the General Assembly to include this appropriation in each fiscal year's budget. The funding is designed to help the commission carry out its educational mission without specifying particular programs or activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes permanent annual funding of $30,000 from state treasury for Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission, directly supporting budget allocation for educational programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $30,000 annually to Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission, directly funding educational initiatives and awareness programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

Track

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 8332: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX

Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value of the property located in each municipality.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill addresses real estate conveyance tax allocation between municipalities, improving fiscal management and ensuring proper distribution of tax revenues across local governments.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

Track

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 8233: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS "NATIONAL CREDIT EDUCATION MONTH" AND COMMENDING THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 2026 as "National Credit Education Month" in Rhode Island to promote financial literacy and responsible credit management. It directly affects consumers, financial institutions, and educational organizations by encouraging workshops, webinars, and seminars on budgeting, saving, and debt management. The resolution specifically commends local groups like RI Jump$tart Coalition and Junior Achievement of Rhode Island for their financial education efforts. The Secretary of State is authorized to send certified copies of the resolution to the National Financial Educators Council to recognize these initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes financial literacy and responsible credit management, encouraging budgeting and debt management workshops, which aligns with fiscal responsibility goals.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes financial literacy education through designated awareness month and commends educational organizations, directly supporting educational access and student programs.85% confidence

Track

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SR 3019: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE HOUSING NETWORK: THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS, DBA HOUSING NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill proposes to allocate $200,000 from the state treasury to the Housing Network of Rhode Island for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the organization's work in strengthening nonprofit housing developers, coordinating homeless service providers, and improving housing outcomes across the state. The resolution authorizes the state controller to make this payment from unappropriated funds upon receipt of proper documentation. This measure directly affects the Housing Network of Rhode Island and aims to address broader housing and homelessness challenges through increased organizational capacity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $200,000 in state funding to support nonprofit housing developers and homeless services, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $200,000 to Housing Network of Rhode Island to strengthen nonprofit housing developers, coordinate homeless services, and improve housing outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Homelessness

Track

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2826: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief for low-income families by adjusting education funding based on poverty levels, supporting fiscal equity and protecting essential education services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for low-income schools by adjusting student success factor, expanding educational access and resources for disadvantaged students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding

Track