Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5966: 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 5966 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: Jose Batista (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): 04/21/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/22/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows city of Providence to levy a tax in fiscal year 2026, in an amount not to exceed seven percent (7%) in excess of the total amount levied and certified by that city for its previous fiscal year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/21/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/03/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/04/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing