S.3013

Increases and reallocates the fees collected for motor vehicle inspections, including motorcycle inspections, with an allocation of ten dollars ($10.00) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA).

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3013 increases motor vehicle inspection fees and reallocates the revenue, including a $10 allocation to RIPTA.

Rhode Island S3013 amends the fees for motor vehicle inspections, raising the fee to $75 starting January 1, 2027. The bill reallocates the collected fees, with $20 going to the Rhode Island highway maintenance fund and $10 to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA). The remaining funds cover the costs of administering the motor vehicle emissions inspection program. The bill also specifies that no fee is charged for reinspections of vehicles that failed an initial inspection if the reinspection is conducted at the same inspection station.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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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)

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance