Authorizes the Town of Tiverton to require the school committee and quasi-municipal entities to provide regular financial reports to the chief financial officer or other designated town official.
2024-H7225) TO THE TOWNS OF TIVERTON, BURRILLVILLE AND MIDDLETOWN (Authorizes the transfer of funds to Tiverton, Burrillville and Middletown from the funding allocated to public charter schools in the 2025 FY budget in the amounts of $600,000 for Tiverton and the sum of $300,000 each for Burrillville and Middletown.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, which occurred on June 6, 1944. The bill recognizes the bravery of American, British, and Canadian troops who participated in the largest amphibious assault in history to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation. It formally acknowledges the significant sacrifices made by soldiers during the invasion and the subsequent liberation of Western Europe. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Adjutant General for official record-keeping.
Extends the repayment period for toll violations, and requires the RI transit and bridge authority to notify frequent violators by certified mail that their driver's license may be in jeopardy for failure to pay toll violations.
Maddy summarySB 2343 proposes to change how hotel taxes are distributed within Rhode Island's South County regional tourism district. The bill would redirect a portion of these funds away from the regional tourism district and toward the local cities and towns where the hotels are physically located. Additionally, it adjusts the specific percentages allocated to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors' Bureau. This legislation directly affects hotel owners, local municipalities, and tourism organizations by altering the flow of tax revenue collected from lodging businesses.
Requires the division of vital records to ensure that the records are accessible to the local registrars and grant local registrars the authority to issue certified copies of certificates and records.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands Rhode Island's existing arts tax exemption program from specific city and town districts to a statewide level, allowing writers, composers, and artists to sell their original creative works without paying state sales tax. To qualify, individuals must reside in the state and sell one-of-a-kind or limited-production items such as paintings, books, music, or crafts, while excluding commercial or industry-specific productions. The legislation establishes a four-year validity period for exemption certificates and requires artists to submit annual reports detailing their sales to maintain eligibility. Additionally, it mandates that the Rhode Island Council on the Arts oversee the program's transition and produce annual reports assessing its economic impact on tourism, employment, and local spending.
Amends several provisions relative to motorcycles and motor scooter license and educational requirements including deleting the learners permit requirement for motorcycles.
Maddy summarySB 2588 amends Rhode Island's property tax laws to specifically 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 ensuring its assets are not subject to property taxes. The bill achieves this by adding the club to the list of entities eligible for property tax exemptions under Section 44-3-3 of the General Laws. The legislation became effective on May 30, 2024, without requiring the governor's signature.
Allows for a one-time two percent (2%) supplemental cost of living adjustment for plan year 2025 to the public pension benefits administered by the ERSRI, and allows for those benefits to be deducted from the taxpayer's adjusted gross income.
