Rep. Stephen Casey

Primary HB 8352

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS

Entitles correctional officers with twenty-five (25) years of service and who are at least fifty-five (55) years of age to a non-Medicare-eligible retiree health care insurance benefit.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides health insurance benefits to eligible correctional officers, expanding healthcare coverage for a specific group.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands health insurance benefits for long-serving correctional officers, strengthening worker benefits and protecting employee welfare.85% confidence

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8148

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY

Directs the RITBA design a safety barrier or netting system on the several bridges within its authority. Any newly constructed bridges with a deck height of over one hundred feet (100 ft) would be required to have safety barriers of safety netting.

TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety barriers/netting on bridges, enhancing transportation infrastructure safety standards per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7254

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS

Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National guard or reserves.

VeteransSupports VeteransAllows veterans to purchase retirement credits for National Guard/Reserve service, expanding retirement benefits for veterans.95% confidence

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8485

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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.

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

died May 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8196

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts short-term parking fees from sales tax, providing minor tax relief. Directly modifies tax policy per topic description, aligning with support indicators of tax relief.75% confidence

died May 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8199

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Maddy summaryHB 8199 creates a temporary sales tax holiday for qualifying items on August 8 and 9, 2026. During this period, retailers will not collect sales tax on eligible purchases. The bill directly affects consumers making purchases during those dates and retailers who would normally collect sales tax. This provision exempts specific items from state sales tax for two days, though the abstract does not specify which items qualify.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTemporary sales tax holiday provides immediate consumer tax relief during specific dates, aligning with support indicators for middle-income households.90% confidence

died May 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7397

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX

Maddy summaryHB 7397 repeals the corporation minimum tax, a flat fee that small businesses had to pay regardless of profits. This change directly affects small businesses operating in the state that previously owed this minimum tax. The bill removes the requirement for these businesses to pay the minimum tax, simplifying their tax obligations under the current business corporation tax code.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals minimum tax for small businesses, providing direct tax relief and reducing their tax burden under current code.95% confidence

died May 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7398

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND TAX AMNESTY ACT OF 2017

Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill waives interest/penalties on delinquent taxes, providing tax relief to taxpayers and facilitating tax revenue collection without increasing rates or defunding services.95% confidence

died May 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8007

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND

Provides that minor subdivisions include single family infill subdivisions and establishes procedures for single family infill subdivisions within the subdivision of land chapter of the general laws.

Passed May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8434

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW

Provides for sentencing enhancements for any person using prohibited firearms, being a prohibited person or engaging in certain other firearm related offenses resulting in death and constituting first or second degree murder.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory sentences for firearm offenses, expanding criminal penalties and restricting sentencing flexibility.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track