Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5534: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
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Plain-language summary
HB 5534 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (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.
Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“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
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance