Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5309: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
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Plain-language summary
HB 5309 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 -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the minimum veterans’ exemption from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to six thousand dollars ($6,000) with respect to municipal taxes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| 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
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Finance
- 06/16/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 05/28/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2025)
- 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