Vote to pass a bill that appropriates funds for fiscal year 2012-2013.

• Requires individuals or businesses that provide “services” to pay a 7 percent sales tax (Art. 21, Sec. 4).

• Defines “services” as all activities engaged in for other persons for a fee, retainer, commission, or other monetary charge performed in the state which do not include selling property these include, but are not limited to, the following (Art. 21, Sec. 4):
• Pet care services that are not veterinary and testing laboratory services;
• Taxi and limousine services; and
• Other road transportation services.

• Authorizes a 7 percent sales tax on clothing and footwear that cost more than $250 per item, effective October 1, 2012 (Art. 21, Sec. 3).

• Exempts clothing accessories, equipment, special clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use from the provisions of this bill (Art. 21, Sec. 3).

• Authorizes a toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge (Art. 20, Sec. 3).

• Increases the tax on cigarettes from $3.46 to $3.50 per pack of 20 (Art. 21, Sec. 6).

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates funds for fiscal year 2012-2013.

• Requires individuals or businesses that provide “services” to pay a 7 percent sales tax (Art. 21, Sec. 4).

• Defines “services” as all activities engaged in for other persons for a fee, retainer, commission, or other monetary charge performed in the state which do not include selling property these include, but are not limited to, the following (Art. 21, Sec. 4):
• Pet care services that are not veterinary and testing laboratory services;
• Taxi and limousine services; and
• Other road transportation services.

• Authorizes a 7 percent sales tax on clothing and footwear that cost more than $250 per item, effective October 1, 2012 (Art. 21, Sec. 3).

• Exempts clothing accessories, equipment, special clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use from the provisions of this bill (Art. 21, Sec. 3).

• Authorizes a toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge (Art. 20, Sec. 3).

• Increases the tax on cigarettes from $3.46 to $3.50 per pack of 20 (Art. 21, Sec. 6).