Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 340: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 340 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 2025): 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Imposes the sales tax on the purchase of animals from a breeder.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance