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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: Senator Jessica de la Cruz

     Date Introduced: June 16, 2025

     Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

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

     44-5-75.1. Glocester -- Supplemental tax.

     Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the town of Glocester is authorized

to levy a supplemental tax, by voter referendum, that exceeds the current tax cap by not more than

three percent (3%) for fiscal year 2026, in order to fund school department operations and to avoid

loss of critical town services. For purposes the levy calculation required by § 44-5-2(b),

supplemental taxes levied pursuant to this section shall be included in the total amount levied and

certified by the Town of Glocester for fiscal year 2026.

     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 town of Glocester to levy a supplemental tax, by voter

referendum, that exceeds the current tax cap by not more than three percent (3%) for fiscal year

2026, to fund school operations and avoid the loss of critical town services. For purposes of the

levy calculation required by § 44-5-2(b), supplemental taxes levied pursuant to this section shall be

included in the total amount levied and certified by the Town of Glocester for fiscal year 2026.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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