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Yes: 104 • No: 0
Rhode IslandS33332026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .
Sponsored By: Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Stronger water bill liens and shutoffs
If a property gets water from the district, the owner must pay district water rates. Unpaid water bills become a lien on the property, like a real-estate tax lien, when service is ordered in writing by the owner. For nonpayment, the district can enter the property and shut off water until all charges and penalties are paid. The district applies water payments first to any unpaid district taxes.
North Tiverton fire district area expands
The law expands the North Tiverton Fire District to cover most of Tiverton, except the area the law excludes. Properties in the new area fall under district rules and services. Owners and renters there can receive fire protection and water service. They also may owe district taxes, rates, or assessments set by the district.
New voting and board rules for district
To vote in North Tiverton Fire District matters, you must be eligible to vote at a Tiverton financial town meeting, live in the district, and own property there that gets district water or abuts a street with an active district water main. The annual meeting is the first Tuesday in June. The clerk must call a special meeting when the board orders it or when at least 75 electors apply in writing, and must post notices in 10 places and publish them at least 7 days before. No vote (except adjournment or officer elections) can occur unless at least 30 electors are present. Beginning after the 2026 annual meeting, if electors approve, the number of tax assessors drops to four by attrition. The district also holds standard corporate powers, like having a seal and suing or being sued.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Walter S. Felag Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/11/2026
NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE
Yes: 67 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/10/2026
RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT Passage
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 272
6/26/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorHouse passed in concurrence
6/11/2026HousePlaced on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
6/10/2026HouseSenate read and passed
6/10/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
6/9/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage
6/9/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
6/5/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
6/2/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)
5/29/2026Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
5/29/2026Senate
Bill Text
S3333 - As Introduced
5/29/2026
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