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RI S2664
RI S2664Removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from the South County tourism district be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
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 the South County tourism district 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 remove the requirement that five percent (5%) of the hotel tax collected from the South County tourism district be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, a non-profit organization that promotes tourism and hospitality in the region. Instead, this five percent portion of the hotel tax will now be added to the existing tax that is paid to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, a state agency responsible for economic development and promoting Rhode Island as a destination. This change will take effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Bob Britto (D)*,
Jacob Bissaillon (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Sam Zurier (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2664.pdf |
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