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H8548EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITSPublic TransitThis bill moves the towns of Warren and Bristol into a different school bus transportation district.House·Introduced, referred to House Finance·May 13, 2026 H8315MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAXPublic TransitThis bill changes RIPTA funding starting in 2027, granting them either a set gas tax rate or a percentage of total proceeds, whichever is higher.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 18, 2026 H8317MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYPublic TransitAppropriates $5 million to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to fill budget deficits, restore service cuts, and support climate goals.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 18, 2026 H8256

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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYPublic Transit

Appropriates $5 million to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to maintain services, hire bus operators, and support climate goals.

House·Withdrawn at sponsor's request·Mar 6, 2026

S2813CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDAPublic TransitA proposal asking voters to approve borrowing $100 million to upgrade and expand Rhode Island's public transit system.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2825MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYPublic TransitAppropriates $5 million to RIPTA for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to maintain services, hire bus operators, and support climate goals.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2788EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITSPublic TransitThis bill guarantees full school-year pay for bus drivers, prioritizes electric buses, and limits school committees' disciplinary power over drivers.Senate·Introduced, referred to Senate Education·Mar 4, 2026

H8202SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMPublic TransitPuts a $100 million bond question on the November 2026 ballot to fund statewide public transit improvements and infrastructure.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8145PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE FUNDSPublic TransitThis bill directs tax revenue from ride-share apps to fund specific public transit services for people with disabilities.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8127PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYPublic TransitThis bill adds a member to the RIPTA board and requires the board to elect its own chairperson.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8178PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011Public TransitThis bill increases the percentage of highway maintenance funds allocated to RIPTA for public transit operations starting in 2025.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

S2668MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAXPublic TransitThis bill increases the portion of the state gas tax revenue that is legally required to fund public bus transportation.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

S2680PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYPublic TransitThis bill prohibits using state funds for the current project to relocate the Providence bus hub after August 2026.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7682EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITSPublic TransitThis bill incentivizes electric school buses, allows reimbursement for lower-cost local busing, and protects drivers from unfair disciplinary actions.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 11, 2026

H7464PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYPublic TransitThis bill prohibits using state funds after August 1, 2026, for the current project to relocate the Providence bus hub.House·Introduced, referred to House Finance·Jan 30, 2026

H7138PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYPublic TransitRIPTA must consult with the MBTA to see if commuter rail passes can also be valid on Rhode Island buses.House·Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government·Jan 16, 2026

S2095PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011Public TransitThis bill increases the percentage of state highway maintenance funds allocated to RIPTA from 5% to 20% by 2026.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 16, 2026

S2092MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIDESHARE OR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY VEHICLE SURCHARGEPublic TransitThis bill creates a $0.75 surcharge on rideshare trips to fund local street repairs and public transit projects.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 16, 2026