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Rhode IslandS33152026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .
Sponsored By: Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Coventry splits property taxes by class
Beginning December 31, 2025, Coventry uses three property tax classes. Class 1 is homes with up to five units, open space, and dwellings on leased land, including mobile homes. Class 2 is commercial and industrial property, mixed-use homes with some business use, and homes with more than five units. Class 3 is taxable tangible personal property, not cars or trailers. By June 1 each year, the assessor values each class and, with town council approval, sets each class’s share of the total levy and applies tax rates; this Coventry rule overrides the usual statewide limit and can raise or lower your bill depending on your class.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Leonidas P. Raptakis
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.
Democratic • Senate
John P. Burke
Democratic • Senate
Todd M. Patalano
Democratic • Senate
Ana B. Quezada
Democratic • Senate
Gordon E. Rogers
Republican • Senate
Brian J. Thompson
Democratic • Senate
Bridget Valverde
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/8/2026
LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAX PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE
Yes: 63 • No: 1
Senate vote • 6/4/2026
RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 276
6/26/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorHouse passed in concurrence
6/8/2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
6/5/2026HouseSenate read and passed
6/4/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
6/2/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage
6/2/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
5/29/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
5/28/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
5/26/2026Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
5/22/2026Senate
Bill Text
S3315 - As Introduced
5/22/2026
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