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RI H7467
RI H7467Removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, and adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the RI commerce corporation.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would remove the requirement that five percent (5%) of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, and would add that five percent (5%) of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the Rhode Island commerce corporation. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to redirect a portion of the hotel tax revenue, specifically removing the requirement that five percent (5%) of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, and instead directs that same five percent (5%) to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, which is a state agency responsible for economic development and tourism promotion. This change aims to shift funding towards broader state-level tourism initiatives. The bill also specifies that this change will take effect immediately upon its passage into law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Carol McEntee (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Stephen Casey (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Brian Kennedy (D),
Bob Phillips (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7467.pdf |
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