Bill > S0720

This bill modifies Rhode Island state law to give the Providence city council more flexibility in setting tax exemptions for specific groups of residents. Currently, the law specifies fixed dollar amounts for tax exemptions for veterans, blind persons, disabled individuals, gold star parents, seniors, and others. The proposed change would allow the city council to determine the exact dollar amount of tax exemptions for these groups via an ordinance or resolution, while maintaining the same categories of eligible individuals. The bill preserves the existing list of qualifying groups, which includes veterans of war, unmarried spouses of veterans, totally disabled veterans, individuals with 100% disabilities (including those receiving disability payments from various sources), blind persons, gold star parents, veterans who were prisoners of war, seniors aged 65 and over, and those aged 62-64 receiving social security benefits. The city council would also retain the ability to verify individuals' qualifications for these tax exemptions. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, providing the Providence city council with immediate authority to set tax exemption amounts through local legislation.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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