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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.
This bill would place a question on Rhode Island's November 2026 general election ballot asking voters whether the state should be allowed to borrow $100 million through the sale of general obligation bonds.
Removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, and adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the RI commerce corporation.
This bill changes how a portion of Rhode Island's hotel tax money is distributed.
Extends the timeframe for the division of taxation to review nonresident contractor cases and provide a specific penalty for noncompliance with the statute's withholding requirements.
This bill makes two changes to Rhode Island's rules for contractors who live outside the state but do work within it.
Includes individuals as contributors. Increases annual credit cap by percentage amount of unused credits. Increases the tax credit rate percentage. Establishes scholarships of $750,000 to disadvantaged students and $250,000 to pre-K students.
This bill makes several changes to Rhode Island's existing tax credit program for donations to scholarship organizations.
Provides that retirees in the state pension system receive cost of living adjustments compounded into the retiree’s total retirement benefits each year beginning January 1, 2026. This act would be prospective only.
This bill would change how annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated for retirees in Rhode Island's state pension system.
Removes funding requirement from department of elementary and secondary education.
This bill would make a change to Rhode Island's Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act by removing a specific funding requirement that currently applies to the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Establishes an agricultural restricted receipt account within the department of environmental management. An advisory committee to be established to determine suggested uses of the funds in said account.
This bill would create a special, dedicated bank account — called a "restricted receipt account" — inside Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) specifically for agriculture-related purposes.
Establishes a child tax credit in the amount of six hundred fifty dollars ($650) for eligible taxpayers adjusted for inflation annually commencing January 1, 2027.
This bill would create a new tax credit in Rhode Island that gives eligible families $650 for each qualifying child when they file their state income taxes.
Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.
This bill proposes a change to how Rhode Island calculates school funding for districts with high concentrations of lower-income students.
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.
The Rhode Island Works program is a state assistance program that provides cash benefits to low-income families, helping them cover basic needs while they work toward financial stability.
Adds a new category to the eligibility of childcare assistance to include a "protective services category" which would include foster or kinship children served through DCYF.
This Rhode Island bill would expand who qualifies for childcare financial assistance under the state's Rhode Island Works program.
Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling two hundred seventeen million dollars ($217,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November 2026.
This bill would ask Rhode Island voters to decide whether the state should borrow $217 million through general obligation bonds to fund capital development projects.
Permits extended early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities whose third birthday is between May 1 and August 31.
This bill would allow certain young children with developmental disabilities to continue receiving early intervention services past their third birthday.
Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.
This bill would change how retirement benefits are calculated for Rhode Island teachers and state employees.
Includes the deputy chief of inspection and inspector within the provision of law related to retirement on service allowance relating to correctional officers.
This bill expands retirement benefits to include two specific job titles within Rhode Island's prison and correctional system: the Deputy Chief of Inspection and Inspector.
Exempts from the sales tax licensed child care centers.
This bill would make licensed child care centers exempt from paying Rhode Island's sales tax.
Mandates DCYF protection for benefits owed to foster children.
This bill requires Rhode Island's Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to take active steps to protect financial benefits that belong to foster children.
Commencing on 7/1/2026, allows members, state and municipal employees to retire when they have at least 28 years of active service and their retirement age, when combined with the number of their years of service reaches, the number 85.
This bill would change the retirement rules for Rhode Island teachers, as well as state and municipal employees, starting July 1, 2026.
Defines “electronic nicotine-delivery system shop” and requires that ten percent (10%) of sales revenue from said shops be transferred to the tobacco cessation programs pursuant to § 27-20-53.
This bill would create a new legal definition for "electronic nicotine-delivery system shop" — essentially a store that specializes in selling vaping products, e-cigarettes, and similar devices.
Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.
This bill makes changes to Rhode Island's Family Home Visiting program, which sends trained professionals (such as nurses or social workers) to visit families with young children in their homes.
Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.
This bill makes two significant changes to Rhode Island's tax rules.
Reduces funeral home inspections from twice a year to once a year and removes the practical exam requirement for out-of-state funeral directors and embalmers.
This bill makes two changes to the rules governing funeral homes and funeral professionals in Rhode Island.
Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.
This bill would expand what pharmacists in Rhode Island are allowed to do.
Allows patients to authorize providers to email medical notes or records, requires written consent acknowledging risks, and ensures compliance with HIPAA while expanding delivery options beyond fax or in-person pickup.
This bill would update Rhode Island's health privacy laws to allow doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to send medical records and clinical notes to patients via email.