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Rhode Island General Laws Title 44. Taxation § 44-5-11.7. Permanent legislative oversight commission

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) There is created a permanent legislative commission on property taxation. The commission consists of the following members:

(i) Chairperson of the house finance committee, or designee;

(ii) Chairperson of the senate finance committee, or designee;

(iii) Chief budget analyst of the office of municipal affairs, or designee;

(iv) The president of the league of cities and towns;

(v) The executive director of the Rhode Island public expenditures council, or designee; and

(vi) Three (3) members of the Rhode Island Assessors' Association.

(vii) Director of the property valuation within the department of revenue.

(2) The commission at its first meeting shall elect a chairperson from its membership.

(b) The purpose of the commission is to work in conjunction with Rhode Island department of administration, department of revenue and the RIAAO representatives, to study and evaluate property tax related issues including, but not limited to:

(1) Revaluation process and statistical study after a revaluation;

(2) Exemptions and classifications;

(3) Uniform depreciation rates; and

(4) Any other issues which the commission determines are relevant to the issue of property taxation.

(c) The members shall receive no compensation for their services. All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish advice and information, documentary or otherwise to the commission and its agents as is deemed necessary or desirable by the commission to facilitate the purposes of the commission.

(d) The commission shall meet no less than three (3) times per year and shall report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly on an annual basis.

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