Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6409: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6409 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the town of Glocester to levy a supplemental tax, by voter referendum, that exceeds the current tax cap by three percent (3%) for fiscal year 2026, to fund school operations and avoid the loss of critical town services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/11/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing