H7250

Requires the general assembly to cap expenditures based on a five (5) year increase in personal income or the annual rate of inflation based on the consumer price index.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7250 mandates the general assembly to limit annual state budget expenditures based on personal income growth or inflation.

Rhode Island H7250 amends the state budget law to require the general assembly to set a spending cap on annual budget expenditures. The cap is determined by the greater of the average five-year increase in personal income or the annual rate of inflation based on the consumer price index. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance