This bill, if passed, would amend Chapter 44-5 of the General Laws to allow the city of East Providence to authorize two separate sixty-day periods during fiscal years 2023 and 2024 for tax amnesty. During these periods, taxpayers would be able to request a waiver of interest and penalties on overdue tangible tax payments and motor vehicle tax payments. The request for a waiver must be in writing, signed, and dated by the taxpayer and submitted within the sixty-day periods. The bill also specifies that decisions of the tax assessor must be in writing and contain a notice to the city council. If a taxpayer receives an adverse decision from the tax assessor, they must pay the interest and penalties and may file a claim for reimbursement with the city council within ten days of the decision. The bill also states that any request for a waiver of taxes and penalties that meets the criteria established by the ordinance may be granted by the city. However, waivers of interest and penalties will not be granted for any taxes contained in the 2023 tax bill. The bill would take effect upon passage.