Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5285: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5285 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes a host city or town to impose a two percent (2%) tax on the endowment of a private institution of higher education that is in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000), to be used only for the host public school district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance