All Roll Calls
Yes: 105 • No: 0
Rhode IslandS10972025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .
Sponsored By: Mark P. McKenney (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Warwick removes property tax rate floor
Warwick no longer must keep its Class 1 property tax rate at least 57% of its Class 2 rate. Different rates require an annual tax resolution approved through the city charter’s budget approval process. Rates must stay uniform within each property class. The assessor must value all taxable property and determine each class’s assessed value by June 15 each year. The law takes effect upon passage and applies retroactively to the December 31, 2024 assessment. It sets no tax rates or guaranteed savings; owners’ bills depend on the rates adopted.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mark P. McKenney
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Matthew L. LaMountain
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/10/2025
LEVY & ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE
Yes: 71 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/5/2025
RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Passage
Yes: 34 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 086
6/18/2025GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/10/2025GovernorHouse passed in concurrence
6/10/2025HousePlaced on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
6/6/2025HouseSenate read and passed
6/5/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/05/2025)
5/30/2025SenateCommittee recommends passage
5/29/2025Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/29/2025)
5/26/2025Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
5/23/2025Senate
Bill Text
S1097 - As Introduced
5/23/2025
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