Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

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

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died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 7693: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates for pediatric services, directly funding an essential public health program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payment rates to 130% of Medicare for pediatric services, expanding access and funding for children's healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Children's Health Medicaid Medicare Tags Children

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2542: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased state Medicaid funding via general revenue, boosting public health spending. Explicitly requires additional budget allocation for pediatric care services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payment rates to 130% of Medicare for pediatric services, expanding coverage and funding for children/pregnant women healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Children's Health Medicaid Medicare Tags Children

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 2099: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SURPLUS FUNDS TAX CREDIT ACT

Mandates that any surplus state tax revenue received in any fiscal year would be refunded to the taxpayers of this state on a proportional basis in relation to the personal income tax liability incurred by the taxpayers in that fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRefunds surplus tax revenue to taxpayers proportionally, promoting fiscal responsibility by not retaining excess funds in state budget.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Tax Credits

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2250: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID

Reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount is based upon population, and increased annually thereafter based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates state aid to cities/towns via population-based revenue sharing with CPI-adjusted annual increases, directly funding local budgets and promoting fiscal stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7248: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID

Reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount is based upon population, and increased annually thereafter based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates state aid to cities/towns via population-based revenue sharing, increasing annually with CPI, providing stable local government funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7038: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES

HB 7038 establishes a uniform $70 fee for most routine court documents, including writs, citations, and subpoenas not specifically listed in existing fee schedules. This change directly affects sheriffs, sergeants, and constables who serve these documents, replacing variable fees with a set rate for unspecified cases. The bill standardizes fees to ensure a minimum $70 charge for these services, with all collected fees deposited as general revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes uniform $70 court fees, directing all revenue to general fund, increasing state budget revenue.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Revenue

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2028: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 2028 imposes a tiered sales tax on digital advertising services sold within Rhode Island, affecting large digital advertising companies based on their global revenue (2.5% for $100M-$1B revenue, 5% for $1B-$5B, 7.5% for $5B-$15B). The tax revenue will be distributed annually to specific state funds: 10% to public transit (RIPTA), 15% to climate resiliency, 5% to university research, 20% to housing, 10% to school lunches, 20% to municipal resilience, and 20% to the general fund. The tax applies to purchases of digital ads within Rhode Island and takes effect on July 1, 2026. It does not allow companies to add the tax as a separate fee on customer invoices but requires clear disclosure of the amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tiered tax on digital ads to fund public transit, housing, school lunches, and climate programs, directly allocating revenue to state priorities per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates 10% of tax revenue to school lunches, directly funding K-12 meal programs per bill's distribution formula.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates 15% of tax revenue to climate resiliency, directly funding environmental protection initiatives per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates 20% of tax revenue specifically to housing programs, directly funding housing initiatives without restrictions or opposition indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates 10% of tax revenue to RIPTA (public transit), directly funding transportation infrastructure per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget Higher Education Public Transit

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