Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 36: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 36 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Bob Britto (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Walter Felag (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.
Amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to set the regionalization bonus at 2% of the state's share of foundation education aid for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and for each year thereafter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance