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RI S2664
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Britto
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the 5% hotel tax allocation from the South County tourism district that currently goes to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Redirects that 5% to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, increasing its share from 70% to 75% in the Statewide district and from 25% to 30% in other applicable districts
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Creates a new distribution formula for whole home short-term rental tax (effective after December 31, 2025): 50% to Housing Resources and Homelessness restricted receipt account, 25% to regional tourism districts, and 25% to local municipalities
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Establishes a 5% allocation from taxes generated in certain statewide tourism districts (New Shoreham, South County, Blackstone Valley) to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation for tourism development, public art, and events, effective July 1, 2026
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from the South County tourism district be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
2/27/2026