S.2668

Sets the allocation to RIPTA at the greater of $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds, with $0.005 per gallon derived from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2668 sets the allocation to RIPTA at $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds, with $0.005 per gallon from the environmental.

Rhode Island S2668 amends the motor fuel tax to set the allocation to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) at the greater of $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds. Half of this allocation, $0.005 per gallon, is derived from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee. The bill specifies that this new allocation rate applies starting in fiscal year 2027 and thereafter.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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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

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Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance