Adopts several concepts from other jurisdictions with the goal of promoting a stronger climate for business growth in Rhode Island, including a "Franchise Fee" in lieu of the corporation tax.

CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CLIMATE REFORM ACT - Adopts several concepts from other jurisdictions with the goal of promoting a stronger climate for business growth in Rhode Island, including a "Franchise Fee" in lieu of the corporation tax.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 24, 2026

• RI H7996Reorganizes the coastal resources management council under the department of environmental management and create the bureau of coastal resources management.
• RI S2200Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.
• RI S2356Directs the department of environmental management to administer and manage the land and natural resources of the Big River Reservoir.
• RI S2521Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers.
• RI S2547Raises the minimum fee per barrel of petroleum products or crude oil from five cents ($0.05) to twelve cents ($0.12) per barrel as part of the uniform oil spill response and prevention fee.