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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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J O I N T   R E S O L U T I O N

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE STATE AID IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY

TO CARRY OUT THE REQUIREMENTS OF RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS § 45-13-

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     Introduced By: Senators Zurier, Bissaillon, Mack, and Bell

     Date Introduced: February 12, 2024

     Referred To: Senate Finance

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     WHEREAS, In 1986, the Rhode Island General Assembly enacted § 45-13-5.1. General

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assembly appropriations in lieu of property tax from certain exempt private and state properties;

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and

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Island General Laws § 45-13-5.1 provides for an annual

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appropriation in the state budget equal to the twenty-seven percent (27%) of the property tax,

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granted to certain exempt private and state properties, to any municipality providing this property

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tax reduction, under the provisions of said section; and

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     WHEREAS, To date, this appropriation has not been fully funded; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That there is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not

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otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year 2024-2025, the sum necessary to carry out the

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requirements of Rhode Island General Laws § 45-13-5.1; and the state controller is hereby

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authorized and directed to draw his orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of said sum,

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upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

J O I N T   R E S O L U T I O N

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE STATE AID IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY

TO CARRY OUT THE REQUIREMENTS OF RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS § 45-13-

5.1

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     This resolution would authorize an appropriation in an amount necessary to carry out the

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requirements of Rhode Island General Laws § 45-13-5.1.

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