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H7533 - Requires renovation projects of pre-1978 buildings to comply with provisions of chapter 24.6 of title 23 and chapter 21 of title 28, and require presence of lead inspector and supervisor and require lead training. DLT would ensure compliance.
Arthur J. Corvese, Thomas E. Noret, Samuel A. Azzinaro
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION - Requires renovation projects of pre-1978 buildings to comply with provisions of chapter 24.6 of title 23 and chapter 21 of title 28, and require presence of lead inspector and supervisor and require lead training. DLT would ensure compliance.
STATUS
Introduced
H7544 - Extends the time for which a student may enroll in order to qualify for the Promise Scholarship or the Hope Scholarship up to one year after high school graduation.
Samuel A. Azzinaro, Brian Patrick Kennedy, Arthur J. Corvese
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM - Extends the time for which a student may enroll in order to qualify for the Promise Scholarship or the Hope Scholarship up to one year after high school graduation.
STATUS
Introduced
H7507 - Provides that any insurer refusing to honor a "direction to pay" executed by an insured for payment on a property damage benefit would constitute an unfair claims practice.
Joseph J. Solomon
Last updated 3 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT - Provides that any insurer refusing to honor a "direction to pay" executed by an insured for payment on a property damage benefit would constitute an unfair claims practice.
STATUS
Passed
H7538 - Permits disabled veterans to be issued several disabled veteran plates, permits plates to be transferred to their spouse or caretaker during the veteran's life and would allow disabled veteran plates to be issued for a commercial vehicle of any size.
Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson, Jose F. Batista, Joseph J. Solomon
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES - Permits disabled veterans to be issued several disabled veteran plates, permits plates to be transferred to their spouse or caretaker during the veteran's life and would allow disabled veteran plates to be issued for a commercial vehicle of any size.
STATUS
Introduced
H7977 - HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ABILITY OF THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM TO OFFER DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE STATE TO PROVIDE A SUPPLY AND A PIPELINE OF PLANNERS, PLANNING TECHNICIANS, AND PLANNING STAFF (Creates an 11 member commission to study the ability of the RI educational system to offer degrees or certificates to provide a supply/pipeline of planners, planning technicians and staff, and report back by January 1, 2025, and expire on June 30, 2025.)
K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 5 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Ability Of The Rhode Island Educational System To Offer Degree Or Certificate Programs Within The State To Provide A Supply And A Pipeline Of Planners, Planning Technicians, And Planning Staff (creates An 11 Member Commission To Study The Ability Of The Ri Educational System To Offer Degrees Or Certificates To Provide A Supply/pipeline Of Planners, Planning Technicians And Staff, And Report Back By January 1, 2025, And Expire On June 30, 2025.)
STATUS
Passed
H7978 - Requires that municipalities implement electronic permitting for all development applications pursuant to zoning and the subdivision of land.
K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND - Requires that municipalities implement electronic permitting for all development applications pursuant to zoning and the subdivision of land.
STATUS
Passed
H7980 - Makes several amendments relative to manufactured homes, including adding a definition for manufactured home and a provision allowing for certain manufactured homes to be considered a single-family home if on a lot zone for such use.
K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES - Makes several amendments relative to manufactured homes, including adding a definition for manufactured home and a provision allowing for certain manufactured homes to be considered a single-family home if on a lot zone for such use.
STATUS
Passed
H7979 - Provides amendments to the membership provisions of planning boards or commissions and would enable municipalities to establish "combined review boards" to replace separate planning and zoning boards.
K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION - Provides amendments to the membership provisions of planning boards or commissions and would enable municipalities to establish "combined review boards" to replace separate planning and zoning boards.
STATUS
Passed
H8095 - Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation.
William W. O'Brien, Robert E. Craven, Alex S. Finkelman
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation.
STATUS
Passed
H8025 - Creates the "Reproductive Tissue Safety and Storage Act of 2024."
Joseph M. McNamara, Teresa Ann Tanzi, Terri Cortvriend
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE TISSUE SAFETY AND STORAGE ACT OF 2024 - Creates the "Reproductive Tissue Safety and Storage Act of 2024."
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Rhode Island district HD-022
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Joseph J. Solomon is a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 16. He served from 1986 to 1992. Solomon earned his B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Prior to entering politics, he worked in real estate investment and development. Solomon served on several House committees, including Education, Environment and Agriculture, and Regulated Revenues. He sponsored legislation related to campaign finance reform and environmental protection. Solomon left the House in 1992 after an unsuccessful run for Executive Council.read less
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Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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