H8023

Authorizes the Johnston town council to set tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution for qualified individuals defined in the act.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8023 authorizes Johnston town council to set tax exemption limits for qualified individuals via ordinance or resolution.

Rhode Island H8023 amends Chapter 44-3 of the General Laws to allow the Johnston town council to exempt a specified dollar amount of real and/or personal property for qualified individuals. These individuals include veterans, those receiving social security benefits, and others meeting specific criteria such as being 100% disabled or blind. The town council can set the exemption amount through an ordinance or resolution and may require verification of qualifications. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing