Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5405: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5405 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): 05/21/2025 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.
Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| 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
- 05/21/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance