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RI H7703
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charlene Lima
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends Section 44-13-4 of Rhode Island General Laws governing public service corporation tax rates
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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