Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2544: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2544 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION TAX. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Suspends the gross earnings tax on electric and gas companies until January 1, 2036.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance