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Patagonia · 06-23-2003, 05:19 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 23, 2003

CARCIERI TAKES STEPS TO END
FISHING LICENSE FEE AND
RESTAURANT MEAL AND BEVERAGE TAX PROPOSALS

Governor Donald L. Carcieri said today he is taking steps to address particular problem areas in the General Assembly's FY 04 budget, including proposals to establish salt water fishing license fees and restaurant meal and beverage taxes.

The Governor noted that he met today with House and Senate Republicans to set the stage for a series of floor votes later this week when the full House considers the $2.8 billion spending plan. Among the budget items the Governor intends to challenge: saltwater fishing license fees, restaurant meal and beverage taxes, state subsidies to greyhound kennel owners and personnel reforms relating to pensions and COLAs.

"We are the Ocean State, and saltwater recreational fishing is our heritage," said Governor Carcieri. "It is basic family recreation that all Rhode Islanders should be able to enjoy free of charge. These proposed fees are a perfect example of what happens when state spending balloons year after year. Once that happens, there's no turning back and taxpayers are left to foot an ever growing bill."

06-23-2003, 05:19 PM	#18
Patagonia Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3	GOVERNOR TO CHALLENGE SW LICENSE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2003 CARCIERI TAKES STEPS TO END FISHING LICENSE FEE AND RESTAURANT MEAL AND BEVERAGE TAX PROPOSALS Governor Donald L. Carcieri said today he is taking steps to address particular problem areas in the General Assembly's FY 04 budget, including proposals to establish salt water fishing license fees and restaurant meal and beverage taxes. The Governor noted that he met today with House and Senate Republicans to set the stage for a series of floor votes later this week when the full House considers the $2.8 billion spending plan. Among the budget items the Governor intends to challenge: saltwater fishing license fees, restaurant meal and beverage taxes, state subsidies to greyhound kennel owners and personnel reforms relating to pensions and COLAs. "We are the Ocean State, and saltwater recreational fishing is our heritage," said Governor Carcieri. "It is basic family recreation that all Rhode Islanders should be able to enjoy free of charge. These proposed fees are a perfect example of what happens when state spending balloons year after year. Once that happens, there's no turning back and taxpayers are left to foot an ever growing bill."