Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 47: 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
SB 47 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 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.
Adjusts the motor fuel tax for inflation every two (2) years based on the inflation that has occurred in the previous two (2) years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance