Transportation (Transportation Funding)

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

Track

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

Track

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2668: 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 & TaxesAllocates motor fuel tax proceeds to RIPTA, funding public transportation as a public service.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates motor fuel tax proceeds to RIPTA for public transit funding, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

Track

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8145: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE FUNDS

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

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds public transit via sales tax revenue from ride-share companies, directing tax funds to an essential public service per fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Rhode Island public transit authority via ride-share sales tax revenue, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Public Transit Transportation Funding

Track

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8178: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011

Effective July 1, 2026, annually allocates twenty percent (20%) of available proceeds in the Rhode Island highway maintenance account to RIPTA for operating expenses.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates 20% of highway maintenance funds to RIPTA for operating expenses, directly funding public transportation services per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

Track

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2095: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011

SB 2095 directs 20% of annual revenue from Rhode Island's highway maintenance account to fund the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) starting July 1, 2026, for its operating costs. Previously, RIPTA received 5% (2015-2025), then 10% (2025-2026), with a fixed $5 million annual allocation (except during federal relief funding periods). The bill gradually increases transit funding from the highway fund to support RIPTA's operations without requiring new taxes. This policy change specifically affects RIPTA's budget and Rhode Island's transportation infrastructure funding structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing highway revenue to fund RIPTA operations without new taxes, strengthening public transit funding through fiscal reallocation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases RIPTA transit funding from 10% to 20% of highway revenue for operating costs, directly advancing public transportation infrastructure without new taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

Track