Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5787: 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 5787 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 -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 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.
Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance