Rhode IslandS11552025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .

Sponsored By: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Glocester voters can approve higher taxes

Effective upon passage, the law lets Glocester levy a supplemental property tax for fiscal year 2026. It allows the town to exceed its current tax cap by up to 3 percentage points, despite conflicting chapter rules. Voters must approve the tax and determine its amount or rate change through a referendum. The money is for school operations and preventing the loss of critical town services. Property owners face higher taxes only if voters approve the levy.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jessica de la Cruz
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 137 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/20/2025

RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Approval of Amendment

Yes: 36 • No: 0

House vote • 6/20/2025

LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAX PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 65 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/20/2025

RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Passage as Amended