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H7626 - Broadens the definition of a "qualified individual" in acupuncture and Chinese medicine to include any person trained and certified in auricular acudetox.
David A. Bennett, John G. Edwards, Grace Diaz
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE - Broadens the definition of a "qualified individual" in acupuncture and Chinese medicine to include any person trained and certified in auricular acudetox.
STATUS
Introduced
H8122 - HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2024, TO BE "PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Brian C. Newberry, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2024, To Be "parkinson's Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
STATUS
Passed
H8041 - Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee's overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under a health plan as of January 1, 2025.
Mia A. Ackerman, Susan R. Donovan, Tina L. Spears
Last updated 7 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS - Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee's overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under a health plan as of January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
H8045 - Names the intersections of Main Street with Legris Avenue and West Warwick Avenue (Route 117), in the town of West Warwick, as Veterans' Square.
Thomas E. Noret, Patricia A. Serpa, Samuel A. Azzinaro
Last updated 3 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS - Names the intersections of Main Street with Legris Avenue and West Warwick Avenue (Route 117), in the town of West Warwick, as Veterans' Square.
STATUS
Passed
H7823 - Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department’s programs and services meet the needs of children and families.
Julie A. Casimiro, Sherry Roberts, Thomas E. Noret
Last updated 7 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES - Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department’s programs and services meet the needs of children and families.
STATUS
Introduced
H7840 - Permits euthanization of vicious dogs upon finding that dogs condition warrants euthanasia or after determination that there is no reasonable placement for the dog/provides any municipality that surrenders dog to RISPCA shall be responsible for costs.
Jon D. Brien, Patricia A. Serpa, Thomas E. Noret
Last updated 3 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- REGULATION OF VICIOUS DOGS - Permits euthanization of vicious dogs upon finding that dogs condition warrants euthanasia or after determination that there is no reasonable placement for the dog/provides any municipality that surrenders dog to RISPCA shall be responsible for costs.
STATUS
Passed
H7827 - Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
Patricia A. Serpa
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
STATUS
Introduced
H8074 - Removes the requirement for a patient to obtain a referral from their primary care provider in order to see a specialist, on or after January 1, 2025.
Edward T. Cardillo, Charlene M. Lima, Samuel A. Azzinaro
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Removes the requirement for a patient to obtain a referral from their primary care provider in order to see a specialist, on or after January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
H8149 - Reduces the number of years from five (5) to three (3), when calculating for retirement purposes, the average of the highest consecutive years of compensation, for state and municipal employees.
John G. Edwards, Mary Duffy Messier, Mia A. Ackerman
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION - Reduces the number of years from five (5) to three (3), when calculating for retirement purposes, the average of the highest consecutive years of compensation, for state and municipal employees.
STATUS
Introduced
H7862 - Creates a process for condominium associations to give notice to and obtain approval from unit mortgage holders for certain association actions.
Patricia A. Serpa
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW - Creates a process for condominium associations to give notice to and obtain approval from unit mortgage holders for certain association actions.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Rhode Island district HD-027
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Patricia A. Serpa was born and raised in West Warwick, RI. She attended the University of Rhode Island, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in 1992. After graduation, she was hired by KPMG in Providence as a Tax Accountant. In 1999, she started Tax Time Plus, Inc., an accounting and tax preparation service. Serpa has served on the West Warwick School Committee since 2008. She also helped create the West Warwick Alumni Scholarship Fund in 2000 and still serves on the Scholarship Committee.read less
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