Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 416: 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 416 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): 05/29/2025 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.
Phases out the local meals and beverage tax by January 1, 2029.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/29/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance