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signed · Rhode Island · House May 31, 2024

HB 8029: AN ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS § 16-7-44, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $6,400,000 BONDS BY THE TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN, AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL COSTS

Enabling act required by § 16-7-44 in order for the principal of, and interest on bonds issued by the Town of Burrillville in support of school housing projects to be eligible for state housing aid reimbursement.
Brian Newberry (R) David Place (R)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate May 31, 2024

SB 2862: AN ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS § 16-7-44, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $6,400,000 BONDS BY THE TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN, AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL COSTS

Enabling act required by § 16-7-44 in order for the principal of, and interest on bonds issued by the Town of Burrillville in support of school housing projects to be eligible for state housing aid reimbursement.
Jessica de la Cruz (R)
signed · Rhode Island · House May 30, 2024

HB 7755: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7755 amends the state's property tax laws to exempt the real and tangible personal property of the Little Compton Game Club from taxation. This change directly affects the Little Compton Game Club by removing its assets from the property tax rolls. The bill achieves this by adding a specific entry to the list of property exemptions found in the General Laws. Once signed into law, the club will no longer be required to pay property taxes on its owned real estate and personal items.
Michelle McGaw (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate May 30, 2024

SB 2986: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

SB 2986 increases the real property tax exemptions available to veterans and their unmarried widows or widowers residing in the Town of West Warwick. The bill amends state laws to allow the West Warwick City Council to establish a specific exemption amount of up to $30,000 for eligible veterans and survivors, which is higher than the standard state minimum. This change directly affects military service members who served in various conflicts and were honorably discharged, as well as their surviving spouses, by reducing the amount of their home value subject to local taxes. The legislation becomes effective immediately upon the governor's inaction, providing a permanent tax relief measure for qualifying residents of that specific municipality.
John Burke (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House May 30, 2024

HB 7889: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7889 increases real property tax exemptions for veterans and the elderly in the Town of West Warwick. The bill amends state laws to allow the West Warwick city council to offer a tax exemption of up to $30,000 for eligible veterans and their unmarried widows or widowers. This change applies specifically to residents of West Warwick who served honorably in various U.S. military conflicts or were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The legislation does not alter exemptions in other towns, which already have their own specific limits or rules.
Pat Serpa (D)
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