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RI H8028

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Place

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • Exemption covers the dam, spillway, and any appurtenant structures related to Wilson's Reservoir

  • Requires Dam Management District fees in Burrillville to be collected using the same procedures and authority as municipal tax collection

  • Expands existing law that already allows Burrillville and Glocester to exempt Dam Management District property for Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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