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RI S2243
RI S2243Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would exempt from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than thirty dollars ($30.00), purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year for public and private schools. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to exempt eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00 each, from sales tax during the week immediately preceding the start of the academic year for both public and private schools, with businesses whose gross sales of these items were less than five percent of their total sales in the prior year having the option not to participate in this exemption.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Thomas Paolino (R)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Victoria Gu (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Elaine Morgan (R),
Todd Patalano (D),
Lou Raptakis (D),
Gordon Rogers (R),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2243.pdf |
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