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RI H8028
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Place
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Burrillville to exempt from real and personal property taxes the lakebed and Wilson's Reservoir properties owned by a Dam Management District (assessor's map 138, lot 041; map 016, lot 038; and map 156, lot 064)
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Exemption covers the dam, spillway, and any appurtenant structures related to Wilson's Reservoir
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Requires Dam Management District fees in Burrillville to be collected using the same procedures and authority as municipal tax collection
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Expands existing law that already allows Burrillville and Glocester to exempt Dam Management District property for Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake)
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.
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Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/5/2026