H7467

Removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, and adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the RI commerce corporation.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7467 removes the requirement for 5% of hotel tax from regional tourism districts to be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick.

Rhode Island H7467 amends the distribution of hotel tax proceeds. It removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau. Instead, it adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the Rhode Island commerce corporation. This change affects how hotel tax revenues are allocated among various entities, including regional tourism districts, local governments, and the Rhode Island commerce corporation. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance