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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

     Introduced By: Representatives Knight, and Speakman

     Date Introduced: May 10, 2023

     Referred To: House Municipal Government & Housing

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 44-5-68 of the General Laws in Chapter 44-5 entitled "Levy and

Assessment of Local Taxes" is hereby repealed.

     44-5-68. Warren — Property tax classifications. — List of ratable property.

     Upon adoption of a classification of taxable property by the town of Warren, all ratable

property in the town of Warren shall be classified by the assessor as follows:

     (1) Class 1: all ratable real estate and tangible personal property.

     (2) Class 2: all motor vehicles and trailers subject to the excise tax created by chapter 34

of this title.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

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     This act would repeal a section of the general laws that restricts the ability of the town of

Warren to enact an ordinance in order to adopt the more favorable tax classification provisions of

§ 44-5-11.8.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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