Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5308: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5308 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): 02/27/2025 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.
Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2025)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing