Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 435: 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 435 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: Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 Committee heard.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| 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
- 05/15/2025 Committee heard
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance