Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 8023 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Last action — 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Authorizes the Johnston town council to set tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution for qualified individuals defined in the act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8023 do?
Authorizes the Johnston town council to set tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution for qualified individuals defined in the act.
Who sponsors HB 8023?
HB 8023 is sponsored by Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic), Richard R. Fascia (Republican), and Deborah A. Fellela (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8023?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 8023?
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