S.3254

Provides that any facility operated by the federal Department of Defense would be eligible for payment in lieu of taxes.

Introduced·5/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3254 makes federal Department of Defense facilities eligible for payment in lieu of taxes.

Rhode Island S3254 amends the state aid provisions to include federal Department of Defense facilities as eligible for payment in lieu of taxes. This change considers the scale of employment, regional economic benefits, and municipal demands such as police, fire, and public works. The payments are intended to compensate municipalities for the tax exemption on these federal properties. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

6 Yea

DDDDDD

0 Nay

4 Absent

DRDD

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 5

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

May 5

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)