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H7083 - Adopts the model compact for the physician assistant's licensure compact in Rhode Island.
Rebecca M. Kislak, David A. Bennett, Susan R. Donovan
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANCE LICENSING COMPACT ACT - Adopts the model compact for the physician assistant's licensure compact in Rhode Island.
STATUS
Introduced
H7102 - Establishes the second look act and would permit incarcerated individuals to petition the sentencing court to consider a motion to reduce a sentence after the defendant has served at least ten (10) years of the sentence.
Julie A. Casimiro, Jennifer Smith Boylan, Susan R. Donovan
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SECOND LOOK SENTENCING ACT - Establishes the second look act and would permit incarcerated individuals to petition the sentencing court to consider a motion to reduce a sentence after the defendant has served at least ten (10) years of the sentence.
STATUS
Introduced
H7252 - Amend the calculation of state funding provided to local education agencies for special education services.
Susan R. Donovan, Megan L. Cotter, June Speakman
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Amend the calculation of state funding provided to local education agencies for special education services.
STATUS
Introduced
H7092 - Mandates, as of 1/1/27, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
Julie A. Casimiro, Thomas E. Noret, Lauren H. Carson
Last updated 3 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS - Mandates, as of 1/1/27, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
STATUS
Passed
H7206 - Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.
Megan L. Cotter, Tina L. Spears, Julie A. Casimiro
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.
STATUS
Introduced
H7259 - JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS OF THE STATE, CITY, AND TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO SEEK A COLLEGE DEGREE (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $1,000,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.)
Susan R. Donovan, June Speakman, Thomas E. Noret
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Labor And Training To Encourage Members Of The State, City, And Town Police Departments To Seek A College Degree (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $1,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Labor And Training.)
STATUS
Introduced
H7257 - Increases conveyance tax for residential properties sold above $2,000,000 to a rate of $3.30 per $500, to be collected for RI housing for elderly affordable housing development. Provides and exemption to any entity developing elderly affordable housing.
Megan L. Cotter, June Speakman, Michelle E. McGaw
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX - Increases conveyance tax for residential properties sold above $2,000,000 to a rate of $3.30 per $500, to be collected for RI housing for elderly affordable housing development. Provides and exemption to any entity developing elderly affordable housing.
STATUS
Introduced
H7195 - Establishes a one-year pilot outreach and tracking program at two public high and middle schools to address issues of asthma and attendance among students.
Joseph M. McNamara, Thomas E. Noret, Joshua J. Giraldo
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Establishes a one-year pilot outreach and tracking program at two public high and middle schools to address issues of asthma and attendance among students.
STATUS
Introduced
H7170 - Prohibits any employer from denying any person employment based on a prior criminal conviction and prohibits state from disqualifying any person from any occupation for which a license is required based on a prior conviction.
Arthur J. Corvese, Jason Knight, Rebecca M. Kislak
Last updated 9 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS - Prohibits any employer from denying any person employment based on a prior criminal conviction and prohibits state from disqualifying any person from any occupation for which a license is required based on a prior conviction.
STATUS
Introduced
H7062 - Amends several sections of law relating to zoning ordinances to provide uniform zoning standards for accessory dwelling units.
June Speakman, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Amends several sections of law relating to zoning ordinances to provide uniform zoning standards for accessory dwelling units.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Rhode Island district HD-069
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Susan R. Donovan was born in Middletown, Connecticut. She received her B.A. degree in English from Central Connecticut State College in 1970. She was Director of Social Services at Apple Rehabilitation in Avon for over 20 years. Mrs. Donovan has been active with the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund and served as President of the League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford. She has also served on the Board of Regents of Higher Education.read less
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Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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