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RI HB 8159

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AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 8159 pass?

No. RI HB 8159 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-28): 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 8159 about?

Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

Who sponsors RI HB 8159?

Brien, Phillips, Casey are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8159.

Description

Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

Introduced
2026-02-27
Latest action
2026-04-28 — 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Brienprimary
  • Phillipsprimary
  • Caseyprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-28

    04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-04-24

    04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

  3. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

    introduction,referral-committee

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