Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5965: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5965 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/04/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Grants the city council of Cranston the authority to enact a homestead exemption ordinance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/04/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing