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H7516 - Allows the department of environmental management to remove freshwater non-native and invasive aquatic plants and assist municipalities in preventing the growth and spread of these and other invasive species in the freshwater lakes and ponds.
Kathleen A. Fogarty, Megan L. Cotter, Arthur Handy
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY - Allows the department of environmental management to remove freshwater non-native and invasive aquatic plants and assist municipalities in preventing the growth and spread of these and other invasive species in the freshwater lakes and ponds.
STATUS
Introduced
H7530 - Amends the current law so that, aside from any existing contract, all laborers, mechanics, and workers who are required to work on Sundays and/or holidays be paid by their employers at least one and one-half (1½) times the normal rate of pay.
Karen Alzate, John G. Edwards, Katherine S. Kazarian
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- WORK ON HOLIDAYS AND SUNDAYS - Amends the current law so that, aside from any existing contract, all laborers, mechanics, and workers who are required to work on Sundays and/or holidays be paid by their employers at least one and one-half (1½) times the normal rate of pay.
STATUS
Introduced
H7528 - Adds the doctrine of assumption of risk to the current comparative negligence statute.
Joseph J. Solomon, Jon D. Brien, Katherine S. Kazarian
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DECISIONS, SPECIAL FINDINGS AND ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES - Adds the doctrine of assumption of risk to the current comparative negligence statute.
STATUS
Introduced
H7545 - Provides for an appropriation by the general assembly in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) to the various school districts and municipalities to employ additional social workers.
Maryann Shallcross-Smith, Katherine S. Kazarian, Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Provides for an appropriation by the general assembly in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) to the various school districts and municipalities to employ additional social workers.
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
H7332 - Allows private employees at nursing homes, developmental disability and home care providers whose salaries are 90% funded with federal or state monies to be eligible to opt into the state healthcare plan.
Evan P. Shanley, Robert E. Craven, Katherine S. Kazarian
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS - Allows private employees at nursing homes, developmental disability and home care providers whose salaries are 90% funded with federal or state monies to be eligible to opt into the state healthcare plan.
STATUS
Introduced
H7331 - Provides a four (4) year expiration period on any certificate of exemption pursuant to this section for writers, composers and artists.
Brian Patrick Kennedy, Samuel A. Azzinaro, William W. O'Brien
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Provides a four (4) year expiration period on any certificate of exemption pursuant to this section for writers, composers and artists.
STATUS
Introduced
H7334 - Directs the executive office of health and human services to increase Medicaid rates for the Early Intervention and First Connections programs allowing for payment of competitive wages for qualified professionals.
Megan L. Cotter, Susan R. Donovan, Joseph M. McNamara
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS - Directs the executive office of health and human services to increase Medicaid rates for the Early Intervention and First Connections programs allowing for payment of competitive wages for qualified professionals.
STATUS
Introduced
H7347 - HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNUAL "PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGISTS WEEK" ON JANUARY 28TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2024, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Kathleen A. Fogarty, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Celebrating The 10th Annual "physician Anesthesiologists Week" On January 28th Through February 3, 2024, In The State Of Rhode Island
STATUS
Passed
H7338 - Creates an additional Rhode Island personal income surtax of 3% on taxable income over $1,000,000, with the existing three-bracket personal income tax structure remaining in place.
Karen Alzate, Jose F. Batista, Edith H. Ajello
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Creates an additional Rhode Island personal income surtax of 3% on taxable income over $1,000,000, with the existing three-bracket personal income tax structure remaining in place.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Rhode Island district HD-063
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Katherine S. Kazarian is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 27. Senator Kazarian was first elected to the chamber in 2016. She works as an attorney. Senator Kazarian earned her B.A. in Political Science and History from Providence College in 2006. She went on to receive her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2009. Senator Kazarian also earned an M.B.A. from Providence College in 2013.read less
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