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Rhode Island House Bill H6246

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6246

Introduced
4/23/25  

Caption

Increases the landing fee for the town of New Shoreham from fifty cents ($.50) to one dollar ($1.00).

Impact

The proposed increase in the landing fee serves to bolster funding for local public services that are vital for managing the impact of tourism on the island. Funds collected from this fee are intended to improve infrastructure and services related to the growing tourism sector, supporting the town's ability to handle increased visitor traffic. This means that as tourism continues to grow, New Shoreham can use the additional revenue to better serve both residents and visitors, indicating a proactive approach to economic development.

Summary

House Bill 6246 proposes an increase of the landing fee for the town of New Shoreham from fifty cents ($.50) to one dollar ($1.00) for each passenger over the age of twelve arriving on Block Island via public or private boat. This change aims to provide additional funding that will be allocated towards promoting the health, safety, and welfare of passengers, which includes enhancing emergency services and supporting tourism-related activities. The bill also allows for the potential collection of this fee by common carriers and marina operators on behalf of the town, thereby streamlining the process of fee collection.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, the increase of the landing fee may be met with opposition from various stakeholders, particularly frequent visitors or residents who may view it as an extra burden. There is a balancing act required in maintaining the town's appeal to tourists while ensuring sufficient revenue to address the needs that arise with increased tourism. The town council will be responsible for implementing the fee and may need to navigate community concerns about additional costs imposed on visitors.

Latest H6246 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H6179

Requires the Rhode Island housing authority to update the count of affordable housing stock in the town of Tiverton two (2) times per year.

RI H6180

Ensures that minimum egress requirements for conventional subdivisions in Tiverton apply equally to comprehensive permit applications and cannot be waived, modified, or reduced for such applications.

RI H6184

Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

RI H5692

Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.

RI H5022

Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.

RI H6182

Requires any person who applies to rent or purchase a residence located in Town of Tiverton which qualifies as low and moderate income housing, shall require proof of Rhode Island residency or employment by a local, state or federal entity.

RI H6215

Requires the town of Tiverton to require a minimum number of affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.

RI H5371

Allows the towns of Burrillville and Glocester to publish notices in any newspaper located within their municipalities and would also allow publication in other designated digital or print platforms selected by their city or town councils.

Similar Bills

RI S0980

Increases the landing fee for the town of New Shoreham from fifty cents ($.50) to one dollar and seventy-five cents ($1.75).

RI H6069

Provides that municipal water supply entities, including New Shoreham and Jamestown, be required to provide water service to only its designated service areas.

RI S0712

Provides that municipal water supply entities, including New Shoreham and Jamestown, be required to provide water service to only its designated service areas.

RI H6099

IN ACCORDANCE WITH RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS SECTION 16-7-44 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,400,000 BONDS BY THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO FINANCE ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE TOWN INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED PURSUANT TO FINANCING AGREEMENTS WITH THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION

RI S0422

IN ACCORDANCE WITH RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS SECTION 16-7-44 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,400,000 BONDS BY THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO FINANCE ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE TOWN INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED PURSUANT TO FINANCING AGREEMENTS WITH THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION

RI S0011

SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE MARTHA BALL FOR HER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM

RI H5696

Places a cap of twenty percent (20%) on increases in consecutive revaluations of real property in all cities and towns conducting revaluations commencing December 31, 2025, and every December 31 thereafter.

RI H6090

Allows the town council of New Shoreham to adopt a tax classification plan in accordance with the provisions of this section, to be applicable to taxes on or after the assessment date of December 31, 2025.