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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0980

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0980

Introduced
4/16/25  

Caption

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

Impact

The increase in the landing fee is designed to support various municipal services and facilities, such as emergency medical services, tourism-related activities, and the construction and maintenance of facilities that support tourism. Such funding is expected to help the town manage issues arising from growth in the tourism sector, which is vital for its economy.

Summary

Bill S0980 proposes an increase in the landing fee for the town of New Shoreham from fifty cents ($0.50) to one dollar and seventy-five cents ($1.75) for each passenger over the age of twelve arriving on Block Island by public or private boat. This amendment to the General Laws is aimed at enhancing revenue for the town, specifically tying the use of collected fees to the promotion of health, safety, and welfare for passengers.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward in increasing a fee for services, it may face opposition from local residents and visitors who could view the fee hike as an additional burden. Stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the implications of increased costs on tourism and local business operations. The bill allows the town council to enforce the regulations for collecting the fee, which could add administrative responsibilities and raise questions about its implementation and oversight.

Latest S0980 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 H6246

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

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.