H8178

Effective July 1, 2026, annually allocates twenty percent (20%) of available proceeds in the Rhode Island highway maintenance account to RIPTA for operating expenses.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Beginning July 1, 2026, allocates 20% of Rhode Island highway maintenance account proceeds annually to RIPTA for operating expenses.

This bill amends the Transportation Investment and Debt Reduction Act of 2011 to change the allocation of funds from the Rhode Island highway maintenance account. Effective July 1, 2026, it mandates that 20% of available proceeds in the highway maintenance account be allocated annually to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) for operating expenses. This change aims to support RIPTA's operations with a consistent funding source from the state's highway maintenance account.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance