S.2814

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·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2814 removes the requirement for 5% of hotel tax from regional tourism districts to be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick.

Rhode Island S2814 amends the distribution of hotel tax proceeds. Specifically, 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 applies to tax returns and payments received on or after July 1, 2026. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

DRDD

Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 18

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance