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RI H8315
Bill
Status
3/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Stewart
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AI Summary
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Increases motor fuel tax allocation to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) starting fiscal year 2027 to $0.1175 per gallon OR 29.375% of total motor fuel tax proceeds, whichever is greater
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Creates a percentage-based funding floor that protects RIPTA revenue as fuel consumption potentially declines, ensuring transit funding keeps pace with overall gas tax collections
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Maintains existing provision that $0.005 per gallon of the RIPTA allocation comes from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee
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Represents an increase from the current flat rate of $0.0975 per gallon (FY2010-2025) and $0.1175 per gallon (FY2026) by adding the percentage-based alternative
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
4/14/2026