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died · Rhode Island · House May 21, 2025

HB 6350: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

House Bill 6350 amends the current laws regarding hotel taxes. It allows individual cities and towns to levy an additional local hotel tax of up to two percent (2%). This new local tax would be added to the existing one percent (1%) local hotel tax and the five percent (5%) state hotel tax. The state's division of taxation would administer and collect these local taxes, distributing the funds to the city or town where the hotel is located.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables local governments to levy additional hotel taxes (up to 2%), increasing local revenue streams for municipal budgets while maintaining state administration. Directly strengthens local fiscal management.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Scott Slater (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Lauren Carson (D) Grace Diaz (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 677: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME -- VISITING ACT

Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts reporting to maximize federal funding for family home-visiting program, enhancing program resources through optimized state spending alignment.85% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 655: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS

Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCaps delinquent tax interest (reducing state revenue) and limits audit periods (hindering tax enforcement), restricting government tax collection ability.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 531: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs cannabis tax revenue to social equity programs, funding essential initiatives through fiscal management of existing tax revenue.85% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Bell (D) Ana Quezada (D) Victoria Gu (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 305: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL ETHICS DEFENSE ACT

Establishes the right of a medical practitioner, healthcare institution, or healthcare payer not to participate in or pay for any medical procedure or service this violates their conscience.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill allows providers to refuse services violating conscience, potentially limiting patient access to certain healthcare procedures without explicit patient protections.85% confidence
Elaine Morgan (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 341: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

SB 341 proposes to provide a full property tax exemption for real property owned by a veteran and used as their primary residence. Currently, veterans receive various partial property tax exemptions, with amounts differing based on their service and the specific municipality. This bill would replace those existing partial exemptions with a complete property tax exemption for their primary home, directly affecting eligible veteran homeowners.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides full property tax exemption for veterans' primary homes, reducing state tax revenue and weakening the tax base.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides full property tax exemption for veterans' primary residence, reducing housing costs for this group and directly supporting housing affordability for veterans.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReplaces partial property tax exemptions with full exemption for veterans' primary residences, expanding financial benefits and directly strengthening veteran homeownership support.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 256: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 2% state education funding for mental health staff, increasing public service funding allocation per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 2% of district funds for mental health staff, directly increasing education funding for student support services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 2% education funding for school mental health staff (social workers, specialists), directly supporting mental health services per bill's language.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Sam Bell (D) Victoria Gu (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 448: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

SB 448, known as "The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act," amends existing law to outline various categorical programs eligible for direct state funding. The bill provides state funds for excess costs associated with special education students and student transportation for both out-of-district non-public schools and within regional school districts. It also allocates funding for career and technical education, pre-kindergarten programs, and
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief' and allocates state funds for education programs, reducing local property tax reliance for schools.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds for special education, transportation, career/tech education, and pre-K programs, directly advancing educational funding and access as per topic description.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Sam Bell (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 1046: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 1046 amends the state's sales and use tax laws related to hotel taxes. Currently, there is a 5% state hotel tax and a 1% local hotel tax on hotel stays and similar accommodations. This bill introduces a new provision that allows individual cities and towns to levy an *additional* local hotel tax, up to a maximum of two percent (2%). This means a community could increase its total local hotel tax from one percent to up to three percent, with the state's division of taxation generally collecting and distributing these local taxes to the respective municipalities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables local governments to increase hotel tax revenue by up to 2%, expanding tax base for public funding without explicit relief for lower/middle income.95% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 330: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

SB 330 allows cities and towns to create ordinances that permit the waiver of interest on one quarter's overdue property tax payment. This applies to both residential and commercial property owners who meet specific criteria, such as owning the property for at least five years and having a history of timely tax payments. The bill stipulates that the maximum interest waiver cannot exceed $500 and requires a written request from the taxpayer. If granted, the remaining tax balance can still be paid on a quarterly basis.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides targeted tax relief by waiving interest on overdue property taxes for qualifying owners, aligning with fiscal responsibility and taxpayer support within budget/tax framework.90% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) John Burke (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 621: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW

SB 621 amends the state's Mental Health Law to extend immunity from liability to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). This bill grants APRNs the same legal protections as physicians and surgeons when participating in mental health proceedings. Specifically, APRNs would not be held liable in court for their involvement, except in instances of actual fraud or gross, willful, or wanton negligence. This change directly affects APRNs by providing them with expanded legal immunity within the mental healthcare system.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends legal immunity to APRNs in mental health proceedings, enabling expanded access to care and aligning protections with physicians per bill summary.92% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D)
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