HB 7248

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7248
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-08
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount is based upon population, and increased annually thereafter based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers.

Sponsor
Cortvriend
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-08 Status in_committee
2026-04-08 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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