The bill amends Section 39-18.1-5 of the General Laws under the "Transportation Investment and Debt Reduction Act of 2011" to establish a new allocation of funds from the Rhode Island highway maintenance account. It specifies that beginning July 1, 2026, twenty percent (20%) of the available proceeds in this account will be allocated annually to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) for operating expenditures. This provision is a new addition and does not alter previous allocations. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8178: 39-18.1-5