Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6001: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6001 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): 04/09/2025 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.
Redirects the distribution of hotel tax money to the Rhode Island commerce corporation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance