Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateRhode IslandTo Governor
SB 3333: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT
Walter Felag
SB 3333 status: To Governor — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends the charter of the North Tiverton Fire District to reduce the number of tax assessors from six to four.
Who is affected
The North Tiverton Fire District and its tax assessment board members.
Requirements and enforcement
The district must transition from six to four assessors following voluntary resignations after the 2026 annual meeting.
Costs and funding
Not stated, though likely minimal administrative savings.
When it takes effect
Effective after the annual 2026 meeting.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased efficiency and reduced administrative costs within the district.
Risks and tradeoffs
Reduction in board size may concentrate power or reduce the capacity for complex assessment tasks.
What is still unknown
The exact timeline for achieving the reduction is unknown as it relies on voluntary resignations.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Reduces administrative payroll overhead for the district
- Streamlines tax assessment process
- Potential for minor municipal cost savings
Risks
- Reduces oversight capacity of tax assessments
- Potential loss of diverse assessor perspectives
- Increased workload per remaining assessor
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Formalizes structural changes by legislative act
- Adapts district governance to current needs
- Maintains continuity through voluntary attrition
Risks
- Consolidation of local government authority
- Reduction in the number of elected or appointed officials
- Potential for limited public discourse on local governance
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Implementation depends on voluntary resignations, creating uncertainty in timeline.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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