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RI H7703

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charlene Lima

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Suspends the 4% gross earnings tax on corporations that manufacture, sell, distribute, or transmit electricity for light, heat, or motive power from January 1, 2027 until January 1, 2036

  • Also suspends the 3% tax rate that applies to earnings from illuminating/heating gas sales, gas by-products, and gas appliance merchandising during the same period

  • Amends Section 44-13-4 of Rhode Island General Laws governing public service corporation tax rates

  • Introduced February 11, 2026 by Representatives Lima, Costantino, Fellela, Serpa, J. Brien, Casey, Noret, Hopkins, Shanley, and O'Brien; referred to House Finance

Legislative Description

Suspends the gross earnings tax on electric and gas companies until January 1, 2036.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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