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| 1 | SB2085 |
Sen. DiMario (D)
S2085
H7319
|
An Act Relating To Human Services -- The Rhode Island Works Program
Eliminates the sunset on the provision of funding, modify eligibility requirement to 85% of state median income and expand funding to at least 20 hours per week. Children and Families; Day Care; Human Services;
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 2 | SB2238 |
Sen. Murray (D)
S2238
H7313
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Personal Income Tax
Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $640,000 in 2026 dollars. Applies to tax years 2027 and thereafter and not retroactively. State Affairs; Taxation;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 3 | SB2828 |
Sen. Murray (D)
S2828
H7689
|
An Act Relating To Human Services -- The Rhode Island Works Program
Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026. Human Services; Public Assistance; Welfare;
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 4 | SB2892 |
Sen. Gu (D)
S2892
H8171
|
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Food-As-Medicine Pilot Program
Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services. Food and Drugs; Health & Safety; State Affairs; State Departments;
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services |
| 5 | HB7134 |
Rep. Lombardi (D) |
An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure -- The Rhode Island First Step Act
Establishes Rhode Island First Step program requiring DOC to assist offenders with reintegration into society, counseling, medical care, education, early sentence termination or pre-release confinement for elderly and terminally ill offenders. Correctional Institutions; Criminal Procedure; Medical; Seniors; State Affairs; State Departments;
01/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
| 6 | HB7313 |
Rep. Alzate (D)
H7313
S2238
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Personal Income Tax
Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $640,000 in 2026 dollars. Applies to tax years 2027 and thereafter and not retroactively. State Affairs; Taxation;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 7 | HB7319 |
Rep. Diaz (D)
H7319
S2085
|
An Act Relating To Human Services -- The Rhode Island Works Program
Eliminates the sunset on the provision of funding, modify eligibility requirement to 85% of state median income and expand funding to at least 20 hours per week. Day Care; Education; Human Services; Public Assistance;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 8 | HB7595 |
Rep. Potter (D)
H7595
S2361
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Wealth Tax
Imposes a wealth tax on Rhode Island individuals and entities at a rate of one percent (1%) of worldwide wealth. State Affairs; Taxation;
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 9 | HB7689 |
Rep. Handy (D)
H7689
S2828
|
An Act Relating To Human Services -- The Rhode Island Works Program
Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026. Human Services; Public Assistance; State Affairs;
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 10 | HB8200 |
Rep. Tanzi (D)
H8200
S3154
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Wealth Proceeds Tax
Imposes a tax equal to four percent (4%) on net investment income, such as interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, capital gains and rental income, of high-income households, estates and trusts, based upon federal guidelines. Taxation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
