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RI H8178
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Terri-Denise Cortvriend
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AI Summary
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Increases the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) allocation from the highway maintenance account from 10% to 20% of available proceeds, effective July 1, 2026
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Represents a progressive increase in RIPTA funding: 5% was allocated from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025, then 10% beginning July 1, 2025, now proposed 20% beginning July 1, 2026
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RIPTA continues to receive a separate minimum allocation of at least $5,000,000 annually (since July 1, 2017) in addition to the percentage-based allocation
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Amends the Transportation Investment and Debt Reduction Act of 2011 (Chapter 39-18.1 of the General Laws)
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Effective July 1, 2026, annually allocates twenty percent (20%) of available proceeds in the Rhode Island highway maintenance account to RIPTA for operating expenses.
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Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/27/2026