Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 40: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 40 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the state earned-income credit as of January 1, 2026 to seventeen percent (17%) of the federal earned-income credit, not to exceed the amount of state income tax.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance