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RI Gen L § 42-64.19-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.19 - Executive Office of Commerce|Section 42-64.19-5 - Responsibilities of the secretary.

§ 42-64.19-5. Responsibilities of the secretary.(a) The secretary shall be responsible to the governor for supervising the executive office of commerce, improving the functions and operations of Rhode Island state government to be clear, reliable, predictable, and as responsive and user-friendly to the state's business community as is practicable, for managing and providing strategic leadership and direction to the other divisions and departments under the jurisdiction of this chapter, for serving as the chief executive officer of the Rhode Island commerce corporation, for convening the economic development planning council to develop the economic development policy and strategic plan in accordance with section 42-64.16, for serving as chair of the council of economic advisors in accordance with section 42-64.17; for serving as vice-chair of the Human Resources Investment Council; and for chairing the Governor's Commerce and Workforce Cabinet established pursuant to section 42-6.1.(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the secretary shall appoint the chiefs/directors of the divisions/departments within the executive office of commerce with the consent of the governor.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.19-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.19 - Executive Office of Commerce|Section 42-64.19-8 - Appointment of employees.

§ 42-64.19-8. Appointment of employees.The secretary, subject to the provisions of applicable state law, shall be the appointing authority for all employees of the executive office of commerce. The secretary may assign this function to such subordinate officers and employees of the executive office as may to him or her seem feasible or desirable. The appointing authority of the secretary provided for herein shall not affect, interfere with, limit, or otherwise restrict the appointing authority vested in the directors for the employees of the departments under applicable general and public laws.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.19-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.19 - Executive Office of Commerce|Section 42-64.19-9 - Appropriations and disbursements.

§ 42-64.19-9. Appropriations and disbursements.The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sum or sums, or so much thereof as may from time to time be required, upon receipt by him or her of proper authenticated vouchers approved by the secretary of the executive office of commerce, or his or her designee.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.19-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.19 - Executive Office of Commerce|Section 42-64.19-10 - Rules and regulations.

§ 42-64.19-10. Rules and regulations.The executive office of commerce shall be deemed an agency for purposes of § 42-35-1, et seq. of the Rhode Island general laws. The secretary shall make and promulgate such rules and regulations, fee schedules not inconsistent with state law and fiscal policies and procedures as he or she deems necessary for the proper administration of this chapter and to carry out the policy and purposes thereof.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.19-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.19 - Executive Office of Commerce|Section 42-64.19-11 - Severability.

§ 42-64.19-11. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.19-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.19 - Executive Office of Commerce|Section 42-64.19-12 - Cooperation of other state executive branch agencies.

§ 42-64.19-12. Cooperation of other state executive branch agencies.As may be appropriate from time to time, the departments and other agencies of the state of the executive branch that have not been assigned to the executive office of commerce under this chapter shall assist and cooperate with the executive office as may be required by the governor requested by the secretary.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.20-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.20 - Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit|Section 42-64.20-1 - Short title.

§ 42-64.20-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit Act."History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.20-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.20 - Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit|Section 42-64.20-2 - Findings and declarations.

§ 42-64.20-2. Findings and declarations.(a) It is hereby found and declared that due to long-term and short-term stagnant or declining economic trends in Rhode Island, businesses in the state have found it difficult to make investments that would stimulate economic activity and create new jobs for the citizens of the state. Moreover, such economic trends have caused business closures or out-of-state business relocations, while other out-of-state businesses are deterred from relocating to this state. This situation has contributed to a high rate of unemployment in the state. Consequently, a need exists to promote the retention and expansion of existing jobs, stimulate the creation of new jobs, attract new business and industry to the state, and stimulate growth in real estate developments and/or businesses that are prepared to make meaningful investment and foster job creation in Rhode Island.(b) Through the establishment of a rebuild Rhode Island tax credit program, Rhode Island can take steps to stimulate business development; retain and attract new business and industry to the state; create good-paying jobs for its residents; assist with business, commercial, and industrial real estate development; and generate revenues for necessary state and local governmental services.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.20-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.20 - Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit|Section 42-64.20-4 - Establishment of program.

§ 42-64.20-4. Establishment of program.The rebuild Rhode Island tax credit program is hereby established as a program under the jurisdiction and administration of the commerce corporation. The program may provide tax credits to applicants meeting the requirements of this chapter for an eligibility period of five (5) years. On an annual basis, the commerce corporation shall confer with the executive office of commerce, the department of administration, and the division of taxation regarding the availability of funds for the award of new tax credits.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.20-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.20 - Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit|Section 42-64.20-7 - Rebuild Rhode Island tax credit fund.

§ 42-64.20-7. Rebuild Rhode Island tax credit fund.(a) There is hereby established at the commerce corporation a restricted account known as the rebuild Rhode Island tax-credit fund (the "fund") in which all amounts appropriated for the program created under this chapter shall be deposited. The fund shall be used (1) To pay for the redemption of tax credits or reimbursement to the state for tax credits applied against a taxpayer's liability; and (2) To redeem or reimburse the state for any sales and use tax exemptions allowed pursuant to this chapter. The commerce corporation may pledge and reserve amounts deposited into the fund for the purpose of securing payment for the redemption of tax credits or for making reimbursements to municipalities pursuant to chapter 64.22 of this title. The fund shall be exempt from attachment, levy, or any other process at law or in equity. The director of the department of revenue shall make a requisition to the commerce corporation for funding during any fiscal year as may be necessary to pay for the redemption of tax credits presented for redemption or to reimburse the state for tax credits applied against a taxpayer's tax liability. The commerce corporation shall pay from the fund such amounts as requested by the director of the department of revenue necessary for redemption or reimbursement in relation to tax credits granted under this chapter; provided, however, that the commerce corporation shall not be required to pay from the fund such sums pledged and reserved by the commerce corporation, as permitted in this section, except for redemption of tax credits.(b) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, the commerce corporation may make a loan or equity investment as an alternative incentive in lieu of the provision of tax credits so long as the applicant otherwise qualifies for tax credits under this chapter. In addition to the qualification requirements of this chapter, any loan or equity investment shall be subject to the provisions of §§ 42-64.20-5(b), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (q), (r) and (s), 42-64.20-7, 42-64.20-8, 42-64.20-9, and 42-64.20-10 as if the loan or equity investment were a tax credit. The commerce corporation may pay, reserve, and/or pledge monies for a loan or equity investment from the fund.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 3; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 17, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 12, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.20-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.20 - Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit|Section 42-64.20-8 - Program integrity.

§ 42-64.20-8. Program integrity.(a) Program integrity being of paramount importance, the commerce corporation shall establish procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the program established herein, including procedures to safeguard the expenditure of public funds and to ensure that the funds further the objectives of the program.(b) The commerce corporation shall adopt implementation guidelines, directives, criteria, and rules and regulations pursuant to § 42-35-3 of the general laws, as are necessary to implement this chapter, including, but not limited to: examples of the enumeration of specific targeted industries; specific delineation of incentive areas; the determination of additional limits; the promulgation of procedures and forms necessary to apply for a tax credit, including the enumeration of the certification procedures; the allocation of new tax credits in consultation with the executive office of commerce, division of taxation and department of administration; and provisions for tax credit applicants to be charged an initial application fee, and ongoing service fees, to cover the administrative costs related to the tax credit.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.20-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.20 - Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit|Section 42-64.20-9 - Reporting requirements.

§ 42-64.20-9. Reporting requirements.(a) By August 1st of each year, each applicant receiving credits under this chapter shall report to the commerce corporation and the division of taxation the following information:(1) The number of total full-time employees employed at the development;(2) The total project cost;(3) The total cost of materials or products purchased from Rhode Island businesses; and(4) Such other reasonable information deemed necessary by the secretary of commerce.(b) By September 1, 2016, and each year thereafter, the commerce corporation shall report the name, address, and amount of tax credit for each credit recipient during the previous state fiscal year to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees, the house and senate fiscal advisors, and the department of revenue. Such report shall include any determination regarding the potential impact on an approved qualified development project's ability to stimulate business development; retain and attract new business and industry to the state; create good-paying jobs for its residents; assist with business, commercial, and industrial real estate development; and generate revenues for necessary state and local governmental services.(c) By October 1, 2016, and each year thereafter, the commerce corporation shall report the total number of approved projects, project costs, and associated amount of approved tax credits approved during the prior fiscal year. This report shall be available to the public for inspection by any person and shall be published by the commerce corporation on its website and by the secretary of commerce on the executive office of commerce website.(d) By October 1st of each year the division of taxation shall report the name, address, and amount of tax credit received for each credit recipient during the previous state fiscal year to the governor, the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees, the house and senate fiscal advisors, and the department of labor and training.(e) By November 1st of each year the division of taxation shall report in the aggregate the information required under subsection 42-64.20-9(a). This report shall be available to the public for inspection by any person and shall be published by the tax administrator on the tax division website.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-64.20-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.20 - Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit|Section 42-64.20-10 - Sunset.

§ 42-64.20-10. Sunset.No credits shall be authorized to be reserved pursuant to this chapter after December 31, 2022.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 3; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 12, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 12, § 3; P.L. 2020, ch. 80, art. 1, § 22; P.L. 2021, ch. 162, art. 9, § 4, effective July 6, 2021.
RI Gen L § 42-64.21-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.21 - Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing|Section 42-64.21-1 - Short title.

§ 42-64.21-1. Short title.This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing Act of 2015."History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-64.21-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.21 - Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing|Section 42-64.21-2 - Legislative findings.

§ 42-64.21-2. Legislative findings.(a) It is hereby found and declared that due to long- term and short-term stagnant or declining economic trends in Rhode Island, businesses in the state have found it difficult to make investments that would stimulate economic activity and create new jobs for the citizens of the state. Moreover, such economic trends have caused business closures or out-of-state business relocations, while other out-of-state businesses are deterred from relocating to this state. This situation has contributed to a high rate of unemployment in the state. Consequently, a need exists to promote the retention and expansion of existing jobs, stimulate the creation of new jobs, attract new business and industry to the state, and stimulate growth in real estate developments and/or businesses that are prepared to make meaningful investment and foster job creation in Rhode Island.(b) Through the establishment of a tax increment financing program, Rhode Island can take steps to stimulate business development; retain and attract new business and industry to the state; create good-paying jobs for its residents; assist with business, commercial, and industrial real estate development; and generate revenues for necessary state and local governmental services.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-64.21-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.21 - Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing|Section 42-64.21-4 - TIF program.

§ 42-64.21-4. TIF program.The commerce corporation shall establish a tax increment financing program for the purpose of encouraging qualified development projects in qualifying TIF areas.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-64.21-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.21 - Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing|Section 42-64.21-5 - Financing.

§ 42-64.21-5. Financing.(a) Up to the limits established in subsection (b) of this section and in accordance with a TIF agreement, the division of taxation shall pay to the developer incremental state revenues directly realized from projects or businesses operating in the qualifying TIF area from the taxes assessed and collected under chapters 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, and 30 of Title 44 of the general laws or realized from such venue ticket sales or parking taxes as may be established and levied under state law.(b) Up to 75 percent of the projected annual incremental revenues may be allocated under a TIF agreement. The incremental revenue for the revenues listed in subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated as the difference between the amount collected in any fiscal year from any eligible revenue source included in the TIF agreement, less the revenue increment base for that eligible revenue.(c) The division of taxation is hereby authorized and empowered to segregate the annual incremental revenues allocated under a TIF agreement and transfer such amounts to the general treasurer for deposit in a restricted account known as the TIF fund. The TIF fund shall be used solely to pay for the incentives granted under this chapter. The director of the department of revenue shall annually determine if a surplus exists in the TIF fund over amounts necessary to fund incentives under this chapter in a fiscal year and may authorize the general treasurer to transfer any surplus to the general fund. The unexpended balance of such sum of money received and appropriated for the TIF fund remaining in the treasury at the close of each fiscal year, shall be continued to and is hereby annually appropriated for the same account for the ensuing year.(d) Under conditions defined by the commerce corporation and in consultation with the department of revenue, those taxes eligible for inclusion in this TIF program may instead be exempted up to the levels permitted by this act in cases of significant taxpayers. Such significant taxpayers may instead be required to contribute payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) into a dedicated fund established by the commerce corporation. Such payments shall be up to 75 percent of the amount that would otherwise be due to the state in the form of taxation as per the provisions of this statute. Such dedicated funds must be used for the purposes described in this act. The commerce corporation may issue revenue bonds secured by this dedicated fund. Such bonds shall not be a general obligation of the state.(e) The commerce corporation shall promulgate an application form and procedure for the program.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-64.21-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.21 - Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing|Section 42-64.21-7 - Program integrity.

§ 42-64.21-7. Program integrity.Program integrity being of paramount importance, the commerce corporation shall establish procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the program established herein, including procedures to safeguard the expenditure of public funds and to ensure that the funds further the objectives of the program.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-64.21-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.21 - Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing|Section 42-64.21-8 - Reporting requirements.

§ 42-64.21-8. Reporting requirements.(a) By September 1, 2016, and each year thereafter, the commerce corporation shall report the name, address, and incentive amount of each agreement entered into during the previous state fiscal year to the division of taxation.(b) By December 1, 2016, and each year thereafter, the division of taxation shall provide the governor with the sum, if any, to be appropriated to fund the program. The governor shall submit to the general assembly printed copies of a budget including the total of the sums, if any, as part of the governor's budget required to be appropriated for the program created under this chapter.(c) By January 1, 2017, and each year thereafter, the commerce corporation shall report to the governor, the speaker of the house, the president of the senate, the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees, and the house and senate fiscal advisors the address and incentive amount of each agreement entered into during the previous state fiscal year as well as any determination regarding the measurable impact of each and every agreement on the retention and expansion of existing jobs, stimulation of the creation of new jobs, attraction of new business and industry to the state, and stimulation of growth in real estate developments and/or businesses that are prepared to make meaningful investment and foster job creation in the state.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-64.21-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.21 - Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing|Section 42-64.21-9 - Sunset.

§ 42-64.21-9. Sunset.The commerce corporation shall enter into no agreement under this chapter after December 31, 2022.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 12, § 3; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 12, § 11; P.L. 2020, ch. 80, art. 1, § 23; P.L. 2021, ch. 162, art. 9, § 5, effective July 6, 2021.
RI Gen L § 42-64.22-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.22 - Tax Stabilization Incentive|Section 42-64.22-1 - Findings and declarations.

§ 42-64.22-1. Findings and declarations.The general assembly finds and declares:(a) The general assembly seeks to enact several economic stimulus laws to assist Rhode Island businesses and municipalities, including legislation providing incentives to encourage economic and real estate development and to create jobs throughout this state.(b) In order to encourage this economic growth, the general assembly seeks to enhance and strengthen several of the current statutes governing economic development in this state. The general assembly's goal is to create an economic stimulus program to promote development and growth and address the economic challenges currently impacting the State and local municipalities.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 5.