Rhode IslandTiverton may set a $400 property tax credit for disabled veterans
Tiverton’s town council may set a property tax credit of at least $400 for totally disabled veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses.
What it does
Tiverton may offer eligible veterans a property tax credit of at least $400 and extend it to their unmarried widows or widowers.
Argument forEligible veterans and surviving spouses could get a larger break on their property tax bills through a credit of at least $400.
Argument againstTiverton could face higher costs if it adopts a credit of at least $400 and extends it to eligible surviving spouses.
More detail
Tiverton may provide a property tax credit of at least $400. The credit is for veterans with a total service-connected disability and their unmarried widows or widowers. The credit depends on a Tiverton town ordinance. The act took effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2306/23/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Senate passed Sub APassed Senate
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 806/08/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 506/05/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/09/2026)
- Jun 506/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentIntroduced
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