Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8315: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8315 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (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.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“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)
- 03/18/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance