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Rhode IslandS10082025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT .

Sponsored By: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Harrisville committee gains more spending flexibility

Harrisville’s operating committee can add or increase budget items within a 5% budget overrun limit, up from 2.5%. Going above 5% still requires prior district approval at a special meeting. The annual tax levy and assessment deadline moves from August 15 to August 22. This deadline change does not change tax rates, amounts owed, or payment dates.

Harrisville reshapes services and public oversight

The charter reflects the Water Department joining Pascoag Utility District to create Clear River Electric and Water District. Harrisville Fire District’s stated utility role is limited to streetlights, without specified changes to household rates or service terms. Its elected operating committee shrinks from seven members to five. At the first annual meeting after charter passage, one member gets a three-year term; others finish their elected terms. Meeting notices can appear in weekly newspapers or newspapers with digital platforms circulating in Burrillville, at least one week beforehand.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jessica de la Cruz

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 105 • No: 0

House vote • 6/18/2025

THE HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 73 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/27/2025

VALIDATING/RATIFYING AMENDMENTS HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT Passage

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 213

    6/26/2025Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2025Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/18/2025House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)

    6/16/2025House

  5. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

    6/10/2025

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)

    6/8/2025

  7. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    5/28/2025House

  8. Senate read and passed

    5/27/2025Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/27/2025)

    5/23/2025Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage

    5/22/2025

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)

    5/16/2025

  12. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

    5/2/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • S1008 - As Introduced

    5/2/2025

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