Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5782: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5782 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID. Primary sponsor: Brandon Voas (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): 04/29/2025 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.
Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to 27% of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance