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H7336 - Establishes the office of early childhood development and learning to manage a statewide early learning system for children from birth through age five (5), and ensure all children enter school ready to learn.
Susan R. Donovan, Julie A. Casimiro, Joseph M. McNamara
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING - Establishes the office of early childhood development and learning to manage a statewide early learning system for children from birth through age five (5), and ensure all children enter school ready to learn.
STATUS
Introduced
H7289 - Directs the department of elementary and secondary education to establish a two (2) year pilot outreach and tracking program at two (2) public high schools.
Joseph M. McNamara, Susan R. Donovan, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE - Directs the department of elementary and secondary education to establish a two (2) year pilot outreach and tracking program at two (2) public high schools.
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
H7303 - Defines "public official" to include school personnel for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
Thomas E. Noret, Terri Cortvriend, June Speakman
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Defines "public official" to include school personnel for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
STATUS
Engrossed
H7127 - Establishes Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program to be administered by the general treasurer.
Evan P. Shanley, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Robert E. Craven
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT - Establishes Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program to be administered by the general treasurer.
STATUS
Passed
H7566 - Requires the department of health to amend its rules and regulations that allow for DEA-registered pharmacies to transfer electronic prescriptions at a patient's request (21 CFR Part 1306
Kathleen A. Fogarty, Maryann Shallcross-Smith, Michelle E. McGaw
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT - Requires the department of health to amend its rules and regulations that allow for DEA-registered pharmacies to transfer electronic prescriptions at a patient's request (21 CFR Part 1306
STATUS
Passed
H7577 - Creates a protective legal shield for healthcare providers, precluding any civil/criminal action by other states/persons against healthcare providers involving persons seeking access to transgender and reproductive healthcare services provided in RI.
John G. Edwards, Rebecca M. Kislak, Edith H. Ajello
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER SHIELD BILL - Creates a protective legal shield for healthcare providers, precluding any civil/criminal action by other states/persons against healthcare providers involving persons seeking access to transgender and reproductive healthcare services provided in RI.
STATUS
Passed
H7561 - Enables cities and towns to enact enabling legislation authorizing a partner program to assist students with an IEP for specially designed physical education classes.
Julie A. Casimiro, Susan R. Donovan, Megan L. Cotter
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM - Enables cities and towns to enact enabling legislation authorizing a partner program to assist students with an IEP for specially designed physical education classes.
STATUS
Passed
H7591 - Requires that the department of human services and the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals provide forecasted costs reflecting the recommended rate review on a monthly basis.
Tina L. Spears, Susan R. Donovan, Teresa Ann Tanzi
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC FINANCE -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CASELOAD ESTIMATING CONFERENCES - Requires that the department of human services and the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals provide forecasted costs reflecting the recommended rate review on a monthly basis.
STATUS
Introduced
H7579 - Increases the state minimum wage by $1.25 per year from 2026 through 2029 when it would reach twenty dollars ($20.00) per hour and then provides for subsequent annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
David Morales, Brandon C. Potter, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES - Increases the state minimum wage by $1.25 per year from 2026 through 2029 when it would reach twenty dollars ($20.00) per hour and then provides for subsequent annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
STATUS
Introduced
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
OFFICES HELD
Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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