Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5695: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5695 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES. Primary sponsor: Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Casimiro, Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits municipalities to enact ordinances that provide them the authority to organize local tax amnesty events once every three (3) years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| 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 |
| 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
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/17/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 04/10/2025 House read and passed
- 04/04/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/10/2025)
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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