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| 1 | SB2013 |
Sen. Kallman (D)
S2013
H7612
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An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Termination Of Service To Persons Who Are Disabled, Seriously Ill, Or In Arrears Of Payment
Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears. Adm/Public Utilities; Handicapped; Public Utilities;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce |
| 2 | SB2092 |
Sen. Kallman (D) |
An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Rideshare Or Transportation Network Company Vehicle Surcharge
Imposes a seventy-five cent (0.75) surcharge on fares charged by rideshare companies as well as an account to benefit RIPTA from the payment of sales taxes collected from rideshares. Buses; Fees; Motor Vehicles; RIPTA; Taxation; Transportation;
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 3 | SB2095 |
Sen. Zurier (D)
S2095
H8178
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An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Transportation Investment And Debt Reduction Act Of 2011
Gives 20% of proceeds in RI Highway Maintenance Account to RIPTA. Adm/Public Utilities; Highways; Public Utilities; RIPTA; Transportation;
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 4 | SB2124 |
Sen. Zurier (D)
S2124
H7499
|
An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Rhode Island Department Of Transportation Efficiency And Performance Audit Act
Requires that an independent efficiency and performance audit of the department of transportation be commissioned by the department of administration. Dept. of Transportation; State Affairs; State Departments; Transportation;
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 5 | SB2248 |
Sen. Sosnowski (D)
S2248
H7880
|
An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Duties Of Utilities And Carriers
Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households. Energy; Public Assistance; Public Utilities;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 6 | SB2668 |
Sen. Zurier (D)
S2668
H8315
|
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. Buses; Environment; Fees; Gas; Motor Cycles/All Terrain Vehicles; Motor Vehicles;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 7 | SB2800 |
Sen. Bissaillon (D)
S2800
H8294
|
An Act Relating To Property -- Abandoned Property
Provides that energy storage systems located on abandoned or contaminated property be permitted by right as a permitted use and not considered to have negative environmental impacts. Energy; Environment; Property;
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture |
| 8 | SB2813 |
Sen. Vargas (D)
S2813
H8202
|
An Act Relating To Capital Development Program -- 2026 Bond Referenda
Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026. Bonds; State Affairs;
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 9 | SB2942 |
Sen. LaMountain (D)
S2942
H8098
|
An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Super Speeder Accountability Act
Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations. Criminal Offense; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Offenses;
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
| 10 | SB3013 |
Sen. Vargas (D)
S3013
H8369
|
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). Buses; Fees; Motor Cycles/All Terrain Vehicles; Motor Vehicles; Public Utilities; Transportation;
03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 11 | SB3084 |
Sen. Britto (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation
Establishes a restricted receipt account for RIPTA to fund it operations from sales tax collected from ride-share companies. Exempts the account from indirect cost recovery provisions. Buses; Taxation; Transportation;
03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 12 | SB3133 |
Sen. Britto (D) |
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. Buses; Taxation; Transportation;
03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 13 | HB7363 |
Rep. Hull (D)
H7363
S2323
|
An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- The Commuter Transportation Benefits Act
Establishes the commuter transportation benefit chapter. Employers with five hundred (500) or more employees required to establish a pre-tax commuter transportation fringe benefit program. Labor; Transportation;
01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor |
| 14 | HB7612 |
Rep. Cruz (D)
H7612
S2013
|
An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Termination Of Service To Persons Who Are Disabled, Seriously Ill, Or In Arrears Of Payment
Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears. Handicapped; Public Utilities;
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations |
| 15 | HB7880 |
Rep. Slater (D)
H7880
S2248
|
An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Duties Of Utilities And Carriers
Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households. Energy; Public Assistance; Public Utilities;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations |
| 16 | HB7984 |
Rep. Tanzi (D) |
An Act Relating To Public Finance -- Independent Performance And Efficiency Audit Of The Rhode Island Department Of Transportation
Requires that an independent performance and efficiency audit be conducted for the department of transportation by the auditor general. Public Finance; State Departments; Transportation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections |
| 17 | HB8145 |
Rep. Stewart (D) |
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. Buses; RIPTA; State Affairs; Taxation; Transportation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 18 | HJR8202 |
Rep. Tanzi (D)
H8202
S2813
|
Joint Resolution Submitting To The Electors A Proposition To Issue Bonds Relating To Capital Development Program
Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026. Bonds; Buses; RIPTA; State Affairs; Transportation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 19 | HJR8256 |
Rep. Alzate (D) |
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 RI Public Transit Authority to continue services, hire and train more bus operators, and implement the State's Act on Climate goals. Appropriation; Buses; Environment; Resolutions; Transportation;
03/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
