Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8178: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8178 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Effective July 1, 2026, annually allocates twenty percent (20%) of available proceeds in the Rhode Island highway maintenance account to RIPTA for operating expenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance