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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

     

     Introduced By: Senators Murray, and Thompson

     Date Introduced: June 03, 2025

     Referred To: Senate Finance

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 44-5 of the General Laws entitled "Levy and Assessment of Local

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Taxes" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     44-5-2.4. Woonsocket -- Maximum levy.

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     Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the city of Woonsocket may levy a

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tax for its fiscal year at a rate of five and one-half percent (5.5%) in excess of the amount levied

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and certified by the city for the prior year.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

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     This act would authorize the city of Woonsocket to levy a tax for its fiscal year at a rate of

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five and one-half percent (5.5%) in excess of the amount levied and certified by the city for the

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prior year.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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