Test Version updated by Paul on 10/10/2023 on demo-rimotorcycle website
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
9/23/2023
As we put the long hot summer behind us with the start of fall some of the best riding is in front of us. Warm days and cool nights and some of the best scenery in new England. Stay safe and alert with the leaves on the roads and the leaf peepers distracted by the views.
With the legislative session over for this year Rima was able to help keep our freedoms intact. legislation for the sales trade in tax for motorcycles will continue through June 30 2024. Freedom of choice is the riders decision on helmet use this year also.
RIMA Toys For Tots Toy Run will be on October 15 2023. Along with the Marine Reserve who collect the toys and distributes them locally for the children. The start will be at 11:30 West Bay Community Action 487 Jefferson BLVD. Warwick RI. Kingston Bowl 6125 Post road North Kingston RI. will be the end of the run. Which will be open for riders until 4pm. If you would like to be a Sponsor for the Toy run contact me at my email president@rimotorcycle.com and Rima will send you a Sponsor packet with all of the information included.
If you currently have a Yahoo.com or AOL.com email address on file with RIMA, we need a different
email address. Please contact us so we can update your records. Contact either Nick at
Webmaster@RIMotorcycle.com or the membership director at Membership@RIMotorcycle.com
Our next Rima meeting will be on Tuesday 10/17/2023 at 7pm.
2 Legion way west Warwick RI
Ride safe Ride Free
Paul Bond
President
Rhode Island Motorcycle Association
Legislative Message
Legislative Update # 22; Week 23
June 12th, 2023.
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The next Assembly Session will take place on Mon June 12th, 4pm. We will monitor closely and update as needed.
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This past week in review:
HOUSE Introduced: (34) Bills.
RIMA reviewed. NO "New" interest.
STATUS CHANGE Info:
H 6102 "Sub A" --
(CCRI Disability Accommodations)
Scheduled for a Floor Vote 6/9, 6/10.
On 6/9 -- it was "Referred" out to SENATE Special Leg & Affairs.
On 6/13 -- Scheduled for Hearing and/or Consideration.
STATUS CHANGE Info:
H 5200 "Sub A" --
(State of RI 2023 Budget Bill)
On 6/9 -- it was "Referred" out to
SENATE Finance.
On 6/13 -- Scheduled for Hearing and/ or Consideration.
NOTE:
(The Trade In Tax Exemption REMAINS
IN FULL Effect (RI Law 44 - 18 - 30; Bill H 7123 Sub A); Signed into Law in 2022.
(Unless and Until) a New Budget Law is Passed to Repeal it. Which has not happened to date.)
The RIMA will monitor closely and update as needed.
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This past week in review:
SENATE Introduced: (19) Bills.
RIMA reviewed. NO "New" interest.
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If questions about a Bill -- the Process, Bill Text, Response Procedures, etc., just contact me:
BY��Abney
ENTITLED,�AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023.
06/21/2022 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence.
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I checked the Bill Text just now -- to make sure that our Line Items stayed in exactly as written. ??
The Budget Line Items for the "Motorcycle Trade In Tax Exemption" "Passed" the Senate; now "In Concurrence" with the previously passed House SUB A.
Once the Budget Bill is transmitted to the Governor -- and signed in the coming days -- the Exemption will go into effect on October 1st, 2022 and remain in effect until June 30th, 2023.
Thanks for all of your hard work Paul! We would not be celebrating a Bill success without your efforts. Period.