Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6256

Introduced
4/5/23  
Refer
4/5/23  
Report Pass
5/18/23  
Engrossed
6/1/23  
Enrolled
6/13/23  

Caption

Relating To To Incorporate The Coventry Fire District

Impact

The proposed changes could lead to improved participation from residents and stakeholders in the decision-making processes of the Coventry Fire District. By allowing the board to set the date of the annual meeting without being bound to a specific day, it follows that they might choose a date that maximizes attendance. This might foster a stronger community connection and ensure that more constituents have the opportunity to engage with their local fire district's leadership.

Summary

House Bill 6256 seeks to amend the existing legislation regarding the Coventry Fire District by providing greater flexibility for the timing of its annual meeting. Specifically, the bill allows the board of directors to hold this annual meeting at any point during the month of November, provided that the date is publicly announced by the 20th day of October each year. This amendment aims to enhance organizational planning for the district's governance.

Contention

There are no explicit points of contention noted in the available records regarding Bill H6256. The bill appears to be straightforward and is likely to gain support since it is aimed at facilitating better local governance without imposing additional regulatory burdens. However, discussions surrounding local governance practices may still arise as the bill progresses, especially concerning how flexibility in meeting dates could affect community engagement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H6249

IN AMENDMENT OF PASSED AT THE JANUARY SESSION A.D. 1942 ENTITLED "INCORPORATE THE WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT"

RI S1010

IN AMENDMENT OF PASSED AT THE JANUARY SESSION A.D. 1942 ENTITLED "INCORPORATE THE WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT"

RI S2706

IN AMENDMENT OF PASSED AT THE JANUARY SESSION A.D. 1942 ENTITLED "INCORPORATE THE WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT"

RI S0026

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.

RI S2044

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.

RI H6284

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.

RI H8532

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.

RI S06233

Provides that for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand twenty-six, a resident taxpayer who serves as an active volunteer firefighter or as a volunteer ambulance worker shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed equal to eight hundred dollars; provides for a real property tax exemption under certain circumstances to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service residing in such city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district or county.

RI A06790

Provides that for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand twenty-six, a resident taxpayer who serves as an active volunteer firefighter or as a volunteer ambulance worker shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed equal to eight hundred dollars; provides for a real property tax exemption under certain circumstances to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service residing in such city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district or county.

RI SB138

Incorporation of Municipal Corporations; transition of certain services related to newly incorporated municipalities in certain counties; provide

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.