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195 bills found for "Property"
Provides that exemptions to the prohibition of liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools or places of worship do not eliminate neighboring property owners’ remonstrance rights to object to the license.
Under Rhode Island law, businesses are generally not allowed to obtain a liquor license if they are located within 200 feet of a school or place of worship.
Increases the net taxable estate exemption to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill would raise the amount of money that can be passed on after someone dies before Rhode Island's estate tax kicks in.
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket.
This bill would give a property tax exemption to the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.
This bill would allow Rhode Island residents to run a home-based business without needing to get special permission or approval from their local city or town government.
Amends the current law on education to address unfunded mandates.
This bill, called the "Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act," proposes changes to Rhode Island's education laws to address what are known as "unfunded mandates.
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.
This bill would allow churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious organizations to build affordable housing or mixed-use developments (such as apartments combined with shops or services) on land they already own.
Places a cap of twenty percent (20%) on increases in consecutive revaluations of real property in all cities and towns conducting revaluations commencing December 31, 2026, and every December 31 thereafter.
This bill would limit how much a property's assessed value can increase from one official revaluation to the next.
Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to 27% of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.
This bill would add municipal detention facility corporations — organizations that own or operate local jail or detention facilities — to the list of entities that are exempt from paying property taxes in Rhode Island.
Increases the amount of state aid distributed to the towns and cities through appropriation in lieu of property tax provisions applicable to certain private and state properties that are exempt from property tax.
In Rhode Island, certain properties — like those owned by the state government or some private nonprofit organizations — are exempt from paying property taxes.
Provides that comprehensive permit projects in Tiverton, involving property not connected to either public water or sewer or both, and for which the property is considered hydric said land be excluded from the building land calculation.
This bill applies specifically to the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and deals with how land is counted when developers apply for a "comprehensive permit" to build affordable housing.
Establishes the catastrophe savings account act.
This bill would create a new type of special savings account in Rhode Island called a "catastrophe savings account.
Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
This bill would give Rhode Island pet owners the legal right to sue someone who intentionally or negligently harms or kills their pet.
Provides property owners to hire licensed third-party to review development documents and performs building inspections.
This bill would give property owners in Rhode Island the option to hire their own licensed, third-party professionals to review development documents and conduct building inspections, rather than waiting exclusively for their local town or city government to do so.
Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education.
This bill would create a new dedicated funding category specifically for civics education within Rhode Island's school funding system, known as the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act.
Increases minimum amount for required damages and time to perform appraisal from three days to four.
This bill proposed two changes to Rhode Island's rules about how insurance companies handle property damage claims.
Provides that a certificate be provided for every contract for the purchase and sale of real estate certifying that the property has a functioning on-site wastewater treatment system or a sewer connection and not a cesspool.
This bill would require sellers of real estate in Rhode Island to provide a certificate whenever a property is bought or sold.
Distinguishes residential and commercial short-term rental properties for tax purposes.
This bill would create two separate categories for short-term rental properties — "residential" and "commercial" — for tax purposes.
Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
This bill seeks to ban or significantly restrict the use of "no-knock warrants" by federal law enforcement officers across the United States.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".
This bill seeks to overturn a rule created by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (also known as the CFPB) that established quality control standards for automated valuation models.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".
This bill is a resolution of disapproval, which is a tool Congress can use to overturn a regulation created by a federal agency.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".
This bill seeks to overturn a rule created by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a federal agency that regulates banks, related to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels".
This bill seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that updated standards for lead dust hazards in homes and buildings.
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act
This bill takes away the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) ability to directly lease real estate on its own.
Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act
This bill aims to make it easier for the public to access federal lands for outdoor recreation.