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SB 330

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 4 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill modifying local tax levy and assessment procedures; held for further study by Senate Finance Committee in May 2025.

05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SB 330

Legislative bill overview

SB 330 is a Rhode Island bill relating to the levy and assessment of local taxes, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. As of May 2025, the committee recommended it be held for further study rather than advancing it.

Why is this important

Local tax policy directly affects municipal funding for schools, infrastructure, and services that residents depend on. Changes to how local taxes are levied or assessed can shift the tax burden between property owners, businesses, and residents, with significant implications for affordability and municipal budgets across Rhode Island.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific mechanism for tax levy or assessment changes is unclear from available information, making it difficult to assess which stakeholders would benefit or be harmed
  • Local tax reform often creates tension between equity (progressive taxation) and simplicity (straightforward assessment methods)
  • Municipal governments may resist changes that reduce local control over taxation or funding mechanisms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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