Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 8403: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $3M in bonds to fund affordable housing, directly increasing public spending on essential community services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes bonds to fund affordable housing projects, directly advancing the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 3182: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- FORESTRY AND FOREST PARITY ACT

Establishes sales and use tax exemptions for commercial forest product operations and creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles".

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for commercial forest operations, reducing tax burden on specific industries and promoting fiscal relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 3186: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes issuance of $3M in bonds to fund affordable housing, directly increasing public funding for essential services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes funding via bonds to support affordable housing projects, directly advancing the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Affordable Housing

died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 8485: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Authorizes municipalities to transfer, apply or provide doe an applicable prorate veteran’s property exemption for the remainder of the tax year when a veteran sells property and purchases another property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for veterans, reducing their tax burden and supporting fiscal equity.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends property tax exemptions for veterans during home transitions, aiding affordable housing access and financial stability.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends property tax exemptions for veterans during property transitions, directly strengthening veteran financial benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Veteran Housing

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8450: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CLIMATE REFORM ACT

Adopts several concepts from other jurisdictions with the goal of promoting a stronger climate for business growth in Rhode Island, including a "Franchise Fee" in lieu of the corporation tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill replaces corporation tax with a franchise fee to promote business growth and improve the business climate.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 8408: 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 investment in affordable housing and multi-family rental units.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases historic tax credits specifically for affordable rental units and multi-family housing, directly funding and expanding housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Property 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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 3077: AN ACT RELATING EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Specifies that pre-k programs for three (3) – and four (4) – years olds be added to programs to increase access to voluntary, free, high-quality pre-kindergarten programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands pre-k programs for 3-4 year olds, indicating increased funding for education services and public programs75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands access to free pre-kindergarten programs for 3-4 year olds, directly enhancing early education access and quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Early Childhood K-12 Education School Funding

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2886: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- JOINT COMMISSION TO STUDY WAYS TO MAXIMIZE REVENUE FOR CHILD WELFARE AND CHILDREN’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Establishes a twenty-seven (27) member joint commission to study ways to maximize revenue for child welfare and children’s behavioral health services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes commission to study ways to maximize revenue for child welfare and behavioral health services, indicating intent to increase funding for public services.75% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 3084: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Establishes a restricted receipt account for RIPTA to fund it operations from sales tax collected from ride-share companies. Exempts the account from indirect cost recovery provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates restricted receipt account to fund RIPTA operations from sales tax, increasing funding for public transportation services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes funding mechanism for RIPTA (public transit) through sales tax on ride-share companies, directly supporting public transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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