S.2250

Reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount is based upon population, and increased annually thereafter based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2250 reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among cities and towns based on population and CPI-U increases.

Rhode Island S2250 reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns. The initial amount is based on population, determined by the 2020 census. For fiscal years ending June 30, 2028 and thereafter, aid will increase by the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

DRDD

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance