SB 251 is sponsored by Seveney, Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Conley, Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 D cosponsors

SB 251 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAX--NON-COLLECTING RETAILERS, REFERRERS, AND RETAIL SALE FACILITATORS ACT (Extends requirement to collect sales tax to remote sellers in a way that conforms to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision making it easier for states to compel collection of the sales tax from retailers who do not have a physical presence in their state.)

Last action March 29, 2019 — 03/29/2019 Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
5 sponsors

5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

March 29, 2019
03/29/2019 Signed by Governor
March 28, 2019
03/28/2019 Transmitted to Governor
March 26, 2019
03/26/2019 House passed Sub A in concurrence
March 22, 2019
03/22/2019 Placed on House Calendar (03/26/2019)
March 21, 2019
03/21/2019 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
March 15, 2019
03/15/2019 Scheduled for consideration (03/21/2019)
March 13, 2019
03/13/2019 Referred to House Finance
March 12, 2019
03/12/2019 Senate passed Sub A
March 06, 2019
03/06/2019 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/12/2019)
March 05, 2019
03/05/2019 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
March 01, 2019
03/01/2019 Proposed Substitute
March 01, 2019
03/01/2019 Scheduled for consideration (03/05/2019)
February 26, 2019
02/26/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
February 22, 2019
02/22/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2019)
February 12, 2019
02/12/2019 Meeting postponed (02/12/2019)
February 08, 2019
02/08/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
February 07, 2019
02/07/2019 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Seveney
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic
Conley
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic
Melissa Murray Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	40	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	25	1	0	2
Republican	1	5	0	0
Total	66	6	0	3
% of votes cast	88%	8%	0%	4%

Member	Party	Vote
Cassar	—	Yea
Hawkins	—	Yea
Lyle	—	Yea
Mendez	—	Yea
Barros	—	Yea
Filippi	—	Yea
Jacquard	—	Yea
Johnston	—	Yea
McKiernan	—	Yea
McLaughlin	—	Yea
Price	—	Nay
Ruggiero	—	Yea
Millea	—	Yea
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
Serodio	—	Yea
Tobon	—	Not Voting
Ucci	—	Yea
Walsh	—	Yea
Vella-Wilkinson	—	Yea
Williams	—	Yea
Almeida	—	Not Voting
Amore	—	Yea
Canario	—	Yea
Jackson	—	Yea
Maldonado	—	Yea
Morin	—	Yea
Ranglin-Vassell	—	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Yea
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Not Voting
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Yea
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
June Speakman	Democratic	Yea
Justine A. Caldwell	Democratic	Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi	Democratic	Yea
Karen Alzate	Democratic	Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Nay
George A Nardone	Republican	Nay
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Nay
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Nay
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	13	0	0	2
Unaffiliated	18	0	0	2
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	34	0	0	4
% of votes cast	89%	0%	0%	11%

Member	Party	Vote
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Lynch Prata	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
Algiere	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Yea
Cano	—	Not Voting
Coyne	—	Yea
Crowley	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
McCaffrey	—	Not Voting
Metts	—	Yea
Nesselbush	—	Yea
Satchell	—	Yea
Seveney	—	Yea
Sheehan	—	Yea
Conley	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Not Voting
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Not Voting
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Subjects

taxation technology

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 251?: SB 251 is sponsored by Seveney, Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Conley, Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 251?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2019. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 251
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2019 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 07, 2019
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Seveney

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