Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 32: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 32 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): 05/01/2025 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.
Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to 27% of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/19/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance