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H7811 - Requires the office of energy resources to initiate the process of developing programs and associated funding mechanisms, for electric energy storage resources connected to the electric distribution system.
Arthur Handy, Kathleen A. Fogarty, Terri Cortvriend
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 2024 ENERGY STORAGE ACT - Requires the office of energy resources to initiate the process of developing programs and associated funding mechanisms, for electric energy storage resources connected to the electric distribution system.
STATUS
Passed
H7833 - Establishes criteria for the criminal offense of sexual assault when the victim is in the custody of a peace officer and also provides that a person convicted of custodial sexual assault would face imprisonment for not more than three (3) years.
Brianna E. Henries, David Morales, Joshua J. Giraldo
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CUSTODIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL PENETRATION - Establishes criteria for the criminal offense of sexual assault when the victim is in the custody of a peace officer and also provides that a person convicted of custodial sexual assault would face imprisonment for not more than three (3) years.
STATUS
Introduced
H7841 - Exempts the property located at 94 Carpenter Street in Providence from the general law prohibiting liquor licenses within a certain proximity to schools or churches.
John Joseph Lombardi, Raymond A. Hull, Enrique George Sanchez
Last updated 4 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Exempts the property located at 94 Carpenter Street in Providence from the general law prohibiting liquor licenses within a certain proximity to schools or churches.
STATUS
Passed
H7854 - Provides eligibility for an additional forty dollars ($40.00) per month in food stamp benefits to certain qualifying persons or households eligible for food stamp benefits, commencing July 1, 2024.
David Morales, Joshua J. Giraldo, Arthur Handy
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT - Provides eligibility for an additional forty dollars ($40.00) per month in food stamp benefits to certain qualifying persons or households eligible for food stamp benefits, commencing July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
H7855 - Provides amendments to the cannabis act relating to the definition of a social equity applicant and the required fee to maintain such status as a social equity applicant.
Leonela Felix, Scott A. Slater, David Morales
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - Provides amendments to the cannabis act relating to the definition of a social equity applicant and the required fee to maintain such status as a social equity applicant.
STATUS
Introduced
H8072 - Protects the solvency of health systems, physicians, and advance practice providers and insurers, encourage fair treatment of hospitals and ensure adequate clinical workforce while advancing health equity.
Teresa Ann Tanzi, Susan R. Donovan, Brandon C. Potter
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT - Protects the solvency of health systems, physicians, and advance practice providers and insurers, encourage fair treatment of hospitals and ensure adequate clinical workforce while advancing health equity.
STATUS
Introduced
H8078 - Implements a grant program to fund public or private partnerships that provide opportunities for healthcare paraprofessionals to pursue higher education degrees and health professional licensure.
Teresa Ann Tanzi, Kathleen A. Fogarty, Leonela Felix
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE LADDERS TO LICENSURE PROGRAM - Implements a grant program to fund public or private partnerships that provide opportunities for healthcare paraprofessionals to pursue higher education degrees and health professional licensure.
STATUS
Passed
H8079 - Increases the annual appropriation for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program from one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to one million dollars ($1,000,000).
Teresa Ann Tanzi, Kathleen A. Fogarty, Leonela Felix
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM - Increases the annual appropriation for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program from one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to one million dollars ($1,000,000).
STATUS
Introduced
H8100 - HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE GLORIA GEMMA BREAST CANCER RESOURCE FOUNDATION ON JULY 15, 2004
Karen Alzate, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of The Founding Of The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation On July 15, 2004
STATUS
Passed
H7877 - Mandates all insurance contracts, plans or policies provide insurance coverage for the expense of testing and treating infertility, including preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), in conjunction with in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Karen Alzate, Leonela Felix, Teresa Ann Tanzi
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Mandates all insurance contracts, plans or policies provide insurance coverage for the expense of testing and treating infertility, including preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), in conjunction with in vitro fertilization (IVF).
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Rhode Island district HD-061
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Leonela Felix is from the Bronx, New York. She attended college at UCLA where she studied political science. After graduating, Leonela worked at various non-profits and served as chief of staff for an assembly member in California before moving back to New York. She was elected to represent the 84th District in 2018.read less
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Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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