Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

This bill authorizes the town of Coventry to split its property tax bill between residential and commercial properties based on a specific percentage set by the town council. It requires the town assessor to calculate the total tax amount and then apply different rates to each property type - such as single-family homes versus businesses - to ensure the correct share of the tax is collected from each. The law applies retroactively starting December 31, 2025, allowing the town to adjust how taxes are levied for that period and going forward.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes local tax restructuring to ensure accurate assessment and collection, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient revenue management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 3185: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

This bill authorizes the town of Burrillville to exempt specific property related to Wilson's Reservoir from real and personal property taxes. The exemption covers the lakebed and any land containing dams, spillways, or associated structures owned by a Dam Management District. Additionally, the legislation requires that fees collected for this management district be gathered using the same legal procedures and authority used for collecting municipal taxes. While the bill also updates a similar tax exemption for the Pascoag Reservoir in Burrillville and Glocester, its primary new provision focuses on Wilson's Reservoir in Burrillville.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax exemptions for dam management districts, reducing tax burdens and supporting local fiscal management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 8028: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

HB 8028 exempts the lake bed and Wilson's Reservoir in Burrillville from property taxes. This directly affects the town of Burrillville and its management of the reservoir property. The bill’s key provision removes the tax obligation for this specific water body and its bed. The exemption applies to the designated property within Burrillville’s jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts Burrillville's reservoir property from property taxes, providing direct tax relief to the town government.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 2036: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

SB 2036 exempts the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc. (located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island) from property taxation. This bill amends Rhode Island's tax code to add Blithewold, Inc. to the list of entities eligible for property tax exemptions under Section 44-3-3. The exemption applies specifically to the organization's property at that Bristol address, directly affecting Blithewold, Inc.'s tax obligations. The change is a targeted exemption for a single organization, not a broad policy shift.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts specific property from taxation, reducing state tax revenue. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of tax breaks reducing government revenue.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2139: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits federal school voucher tax credit participation without legislative approval, restricting tax incentives for private education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill blocks state participation in federal voucher program without legislative/governor approval, preventing potential diversion of public school funds to private options and protecting public school funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7163: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits federal school voucher tax credit participation, restricting a tax incentive program which aligns with 'oppose' criteria of limiting tax breaks.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents diversion of public school funds to private voucher programs without legislative approval, protecting public education funding stability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7415: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBars state from appropriating funds to new charter schools, restricting budget allocation for expansion per bill's explicit language on funding restrictions.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly restricts new charter school approvals and defunds expansion, limiting educational options and access per charter school provisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes