Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7467: 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 7467 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 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.
Removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, and adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the RI commerce corporation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| 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
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance