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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H7744

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Legislation Overview

Title: Liability And Computation

Subject: Taxation--sales And Use Taxes

Description: Imposing a 10% supplemental firearms and ammunition tax upon the purchase and/or sale of any firearm and/or ammunition in this state. The funds collected for allocation to nonprofit organizations who are committed to the reduction of crime and violence.

Session: 2014 Regular Session

Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Finance

Last Action Date: February 27, 2014

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

5 sponsors: Maria E. Cimini; Joseph S. Almeida;Edith H. Ajello; Anastasia P. Williams;Arthur Handy;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 7% (5 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 27, 2014 Introduced, referred to House Finance
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 27, 2014 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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