StateRhode Island

SB 2073: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Sam BellTo Governor

SB 2073 status: To Governor — 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 24, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 15/100

Bill summary

Official

This new rule means Community MusicWorks in Providence no longer has to pay taxes on its buildings or equipment.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect on environmental policy

Risks

  • No direct effect on environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Reduces operating costs for a community arts organization

Risks

  • Slight reduction in local municipal property tax revenue

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Supports community music and arts programming access
  • Strengthens local cultural institution stability

Risks

  • Potentially limits funds available for other municipal services
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Reduction in local tax base may require internal municipal budget reallocation

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract summary only

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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Enacted

Upcoming
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