H8178Introduced in the House
Effective July 1, 2026, annually allocates twenty percent (20%) of available proceeds in the Rhode Island highway maintenance account to RIPTA for operating expenses.
Introduced by Terri-Denise Cortvriend, District 72
What does this bill do?
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Official description
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011 - Effective July 1, 2026, annually allocates twenty percent (20%) of available proceeds in the Rhode Island highway maintenance account to RIPTA for operating expenses.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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