Sen. Jonathon Acosta

Primary SB 27

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for elderly/disabled homeowners, providing direct tax relief to lower-income groups per bill summary.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief for elderly/disabled homeowners/renters, increasing affordability by reducing housing costs for low-income residents.95% confidence

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 331

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to propose, by October 1, 2025, funding alternatives to increase state aid for districts with high poverty, with recommendations on funding levels and their impacts.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly includes 'property tax relief' in title and mandates increased state aid for high-poverty districts, reducing local property tax burdens.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationRequires increased state aid for high-poverty school districts, directly advancing funding equity in K-12 education through mandated funding proposals.95% confidence

died May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 719

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Maddy summarySB 719, titled "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act," proposes to increase the required notification time for terminating month-to-month tenancies. Under this bill, both landlords and tenants would need to provide at least 60 days' written notice, an increase from the current 30 days. For month-to-month tenants aged 62 years or older, the bill would require a minimum of 120 days' notice. It also updates the standard notice form for tenancy termination to reflect these extended timeframes.

HousingSupports HousingIncreases tenant notice periods to 60-120 days, strengthening tenant protections, especially for seniors, aligning with tenant rights advocacy in housing policy.90% confidence

died May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1063

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS -- CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Authorizes the city of Central Falls, via home rule charter or city ordinance, to create a school board with all powers and duties thereto, to govern the Central Falls school district.

died May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 435

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school supplies under $30 from sales tax, providing tax relief for families purchasing essential items, aligning with support for lower-income fiscal responsibility.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationExempts school supplies under $30 from sales tax, reducing costs for families and supporting educational access for K-12 students.90% confidence

In committee May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 192

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income households.95% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 145

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION

Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates courts to consider parental status and family impact at sentencing, promoting individualized sentencing and rehabilitation - key criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 447

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX -- CHILD TAX CREDIT

Maddy summarySenate Bill 447 (SB 447) proposes to establish a new child tax credit within Rhode Island's personal income tax system. This bill directly affects taxpayers in Rhode Island who have dependents. It would allow these taxpayers to claim a credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each dependent. The legislation aims to amend the state's existing personal income tax laws to incorporate this new credit.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for families with dependents via new $1,000 child tax credit, directly reducing tax burden under state income tax system.95% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 259

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief Act,' indicating tax relief intent. Summary links Medicaid enrollment to education funding formula, aligning with tax relief mechanism.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationIncludes Medicaid enrollment in education aid formula, potentially increasing funding for schools serving low-income students by adjusting the foundation formula.90% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 276

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES--PROMOTION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER AND SMART GROWTH

Amends several sections of chapter 24 of title 45, entitled "zoning ordinances," also known as the "Rhode Island zoning enabling act of 1991," with the intent of preserving neighborhood character and promoting smart growth.

HousingOpposes HousingPreserving neighborhood character via zoning amendments typically restricts housing development density, limiting affordable housing options and new construction.85% confidence

died May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track