Transportation

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 8312: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELDS AND WINDOWS

Removes the exemption for tinting of the windshield and imposes fines of $250 for a first and second offense and subsequent offenses are punishable by a $250 fine and up to a one year suspension of the vehicle registration.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by removing windshield tinting exemptions and imposing penalties, aligning with safety standards improvement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3133: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated funding source for public transit through sales taxes, increasing government revenue for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates dedicated funding for public transit through ride-share sales taxes, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and public transit services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Public Transit Transportation Funding

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 2974: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY

Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies pedestrian right-of-way violations using existing traffic offense schedules, enhancing transportation safety standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3115: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

This bill amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to raise the threshold for declaring a vehicle a total loss from 80% to 85% of its actual cash value. The legislation also adds specific provisions requiring insurers to honor consumer requests to pay directly to chosen rental car companies, auto body shops, and restoration companies up to $5,000. Additionally, the bill mandates that insurers use complete, industry-recognized repair manuals and software systems when assessing vehicle damage and requires licensed appraisers for vehicles with damage exceeding $2,500. These changes directly affect insurance companies, policyholders, and repair facilities by establishing clearer standards for claims handling and vehicle repair processes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens consumer protections in vehicle insurance claims, ensuring fairer treatment for vehicle owners and supporting the transportation sector by improving repair and rental processes.75% confidence

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2822: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

This bill establishes definitions and a regulatory framework for public-private partnerships in state procurement, allowing state agencies to enter into long-term contracts with private entities for developing, financing, constructing, or maintaining public assets. The legislation requires agencies to conduct value-for-money analyses comparing partnership options against traditional methods and mandates competitive procurement processes with detailed evaluation criteria. Key provisions include requirements for prevailing wages, labor harmony plans, oversight responsibilities, and a study on project labor agreements for contracts exceeding $25 million, while maintaining state accountability for delegated functions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes framework for public-private partnerships to develop, finance, construct, or maintain public assets including transportation infrastructure75% confidence

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 · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2982: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT

Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes rehabilitation for juvenile offenders through driving courses, aligning with criminal justice reform goals and reducing recidivism.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables juvenile rehabilitation through driving courses, enhancing driver education and safety programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice Driver Licensing

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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 Apr 15, 2026

SB 2995: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES

Updates disability parking space signage and enables municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals submit photos on the app of vehicles parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill improves disability parking signage and enables parking mobility app program, enhancing accessibility and transportation safety for individuals with disabilities.90% confidence

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