S.2103

Requires that the governor submit a zero-based budget to the general assembly with the zero-based budget phased in over a five (5) year period, commencing with the fiscal budget year of July 1, 2027.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2103 requires the governor to submit a zero-based budget to the general assembly, phased in over five years starting July 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2103 mandates that the governor submit a zero-based budget to the general assembly, with the zero-based budget phased in over a five-year period starting with the fiscal budget year of July 1, 2027. This act amends sections 35-3-4, 35-3-7, and 35-3-9 of the General Laws in Chapter 35-3, titled "State Budget." The zero-based budget requires each department to justify its budget from a zero base, meaning each department must justify its budget as if it were being initiated for the first time.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DRDDDDD

0 Nay

4 Absent

DRDD

Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance