Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2849: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS

Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows school districts to access state funds for transportation costs when cheaper than statewide system, increasing funding for essential public services.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables school districts to access state reimbursement for transportation costs, reducing financial burden and improving educational access for students.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables school districts to use their own transportation resources and receive state reimbursement, supporting local transportation solutions for school pupils.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Transportation

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 3015: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes revised funding formula for public education, indicating increased state funding allocation for essential public services.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes revised funding formula for all public education levels, indicating clear intent to strengthen and fund education system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8299: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS

$20,000,000) TO SUPPORT GREEN ECONOMY AND CLEAN ENERGY BOND INITIATIVES (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $20,000,000 to support the green economy and clean energy bond initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $20M to fund green economy and clean energy initiatives, directly advancing budget allocation for public programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly appropriates $20M to support green economy and clean energy bond initiatives, directly advancing renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $20M to support green economy and clean energy bond initiatives, directly advancing environmental protection and clean energy goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Renewable Energy

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2827: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for urban and small farmers, reducing their tax burden and supporting agricultural operations through relief on sales, property, and income taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8370: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEMS PRODUCTS

Defines "electronic nicotine-delivery system shop" and requires that ten percent (10%) of sales revenue from said shops be transferred to the tobacco cessation programs pursuant to § 27-20-53.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 10% of electronic nicotine shop sales revenue be transferred to tobacco cessation programs, increasing funding for public health services.90% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2821: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill focuses on education equity and property tax relief, directly addressing tax burden reduction for property owners while reviewing aid formulas to support high-need students.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates review of aid formula components for high need students, indicating intent to strengthen educational equity and support funding for vulnerable populations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8315: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX

Sets the allocation to RIPTA at the greater of $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds, with $0.005 per gallon derived from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes motor fuel tax allocation to RIPTA, increasing funding for public transit services and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funds from environmental protection fee to RIPTA, supporting public transit which reduces vehicle emissions and promotes sustainable transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates motor fuel tax proceeds to RIPTA (public transit), directly funding transportation infrastructure and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2808: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES -- TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM

This bill creates a property tax deferral program for senior citizens aged 62 and older, disabled citizens, and disabled veterans in Rhode Island. It allows eligible homeowners to postpone paying property taxes on their single-family dwellings until they sell the property, pass away, or transfer ownership, with the unpaid taxes becoming a lien on the property that accrues 6% annual interest. The program excludes homes with reverse mortgages or less than 20% equity, requires applicants to file claims in good faith, and allocates $2 million annually starting in 2027 to fund the deferred tax payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for seniors, disabled citizens, and veterans by allowing tax deferral, supporting fiscal assistance for vulnerable populations.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax deferral for seniors and disabled homeowners, preventing housing loss due to tax burden and supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends property tax deferral benefits specifically to disabled veterans, providing financial relief and protection for veteran homeowners.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8369: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Increases and reallocates the fees collected for motor vehicle inspections, including motorcycle inspections, with an allocation of ten dollars ($10.00) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates inspection fees to fund public transit, increasing funding for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $10 from vehicle inspection fees to RIPTA, directly funding public transit infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 3100: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Reinstates, for all teachers and state employees who retired after July 1, 2012, their annual cost of living adjustment for retirement plan year 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reinstates cost of living adjustments for retired teachers and state employees, representing increased funding for public services and retirement benefits.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reinstates cost of living adjustments for teachers' retirement, directly supporting educators and protecting their financial benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions

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