Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 8417: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. TO SUPPORT THE HILLSGROVE CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. to support the Hillsgrove Clubhouse Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $500,000 to fund a behavioral health program, directly strengthening fiscal management of public services.95% confidence

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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

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3064: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Establishes the framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island and provides an initial appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) as the first phase of a multi-year investment for the development of a medical school.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides $5M appropriation for medical school development, directly funding a public service and expanding educational infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $5M to establish a medical school at University of Rhode Island, expanding higher education access and infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes medical school and provides $5M initial funding to expand healthcare workforce and services90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 8271: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 to 401 Tech Bridge to study and explore the use of seagliders in Rhode Island. The funding is intended to support a feasibility study that will assess how these electric, wing-in-ground-effect vehicles could operate in the state's maritime environment. The money will be used in partnership with the Rhode Island Seaglider Initiative to evaluate potential benefits for transportation, economic development, and environmental sustainability. This resolution directly affects 401 Tech Bridge and the organizations involved in the Rhode Island Seaglider Initiative by authorizing the expenditure of state funds for this research project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $1,000,000 in funding for a feasibility study, directly advancing state budget allocation for research and development.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds study of seagliders, which are electric vehicles, advancing renewable energy and clean transportation technology in maritime environments.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds seaglider study for environmental sustainability, clean energy exploration, and maritime environment assessment.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $1M to study seagliders for potential transportation benefits, indicating support for innovative transportation solutions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending Bridges Ports

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SR 3016: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE

This bill authorizes an $800,000 appropriation to WaterFire Providence, a nonprofit arts organization that hosts annual bonfire events on downtown Providence's three rivers. The funding is intended to provide operational support for the organization's programs, including its public events and community initiatives like the ArtLab and WaterFire Accelerate program. The resolution directs the state controller to draw payment from unappropriated treasury funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year upon receipt of proper documentation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides $800,000 appropriation to WaterFire Providence for operational support and community programs, directly advancing state budget allocation for public services.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2845: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME--VISITING ACT

Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts reporting to secure maximum federal funding for family home-visiting programs, indicating support for funding essential services75% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8317: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fills the budget deficit and restore service cuts, and implements the State's Act on Climate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to fund services, fill budget deficit, and restore service cuts, directly advancing budget and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to implement State's Act on Climate, indirectly supporting energy transition through public transit infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly states it implements the State's Act on Climate, indicating environmental protection intent through transit funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $5M to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fill budget deficit, restore service cuts, and implement climate act, directly supporting public transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Transit

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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

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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

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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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