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RI SB 2814

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AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did RI SB 2814 pass?

No. RI SB 2814 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-05-21): 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 2814 about?

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.

Who sponsors RI SB 2814?

Britto, Kallman, Tikoian and 2 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 2814.

Description

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
2026-03-04
Latest action
2026-05-21 — 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Brittoprimary
  • Kallmanprimary
  • Tikoianprimary
  • DiPalmaprimary
  • Guprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-21

    05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-05-18

    05/18/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. 2026-03-04

    03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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