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SB 776

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Burke and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island personal income tax bill referred to committee study in May 2025; specific provisions and fiscal impacts unclear from public records.

05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SB 776

Legislative bill overview

SB 776 is a Rhode Island bill relating to personal income tax that was introduced in March 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. As of May 2025, the committee recommended the measure be held for further study rather than advanced for a vote, indicating ongoing deliberation about its provisions.

Why is this important

Personal income tax bills directly affect state revenue and taxpayer obligations, making them consequential for both individual finances and public funding for services. The committee's decision to hold the bill for further study suggests there are unresolved questions or concerns about its fiscal or policy implications that require additional analysis.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text: The specific tax changes proposed (rate adjustments, bracket modifications, deduction changes, etc.) cannot be assessed without the actual bill language
  • Revenue impact uncertainty: Without knowing the bill's provisions, the projected effect on state revenues and which income groups would be affected remains unclear
  • Committee hesitation: The recommendation to hold for further study rather than advance suggests substantive disagreements or incomplete fiscal analysis among committee members

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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