Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 2099 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SURPLUS FUNDS TAX CREDIT ACT

Last action — 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

The bill mandates refunds of surplus state tax revenue to taxpayers based on their income tax liability.

This bill requires that any surplus state tax revenue from a fiscal year be refunded to taxpayers proportionally based on their personal income tax liability. It aims to ensure that taxpayers receive a share of excess state funds.

What this means for you
  • Taxpayers: If you're a taxpayer, you could receive a refund based on your income tax payments if there's surplus revenue.

Summary

Mandates that any surplus state tax revenue received in any fiscal year would be refunded to the taxpayers of this state on a proportional basis in relation to the personal income tax liability incurred by the taxpayers in that fiscal year.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)

  3. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2099 do?
Mandates that any surplus state tax revenue received in any fiscal year would be refunded to the taxpayers of this state on a proportional basis in relation to the personal income tax liability incurred by the taxpayers in that fiscal year.
Who sponsors SB 2099?
SB 2099 is sponsored by Elaine J. Morgan (Republican), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2099?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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