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H7239 - Provides that supported decision-making pursuant to chapter 66.13 of title 42 be added to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults forms section as one of the less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that have been explored.
Terri Cortvriend, Tina L. Spears, Lauren H. Carson
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- LIMITED GUARDIANSHIP AND GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULTS - Provides that supported decision-making pursuant to chapter 66.13 of title 42 be added to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults forms section as one of the less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that have been explored.
STATUS
Passed
H7052 - Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.
William W. O'Brien, Patricia A. Serpa, Charlene M. Lima
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.
STATUS
Introduced
H7141 - Adopts a counseling compact for the interstate practice of licensed professional counselors by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses governed and administrated by commission.
Kathleen A. Fogarty, Tina L. Spears, Katherine S. Kazarian
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COUNSELING COMPACT - Adopts a counseling compact for the interstate practice of licensed professional counselors by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses governed and administrated by commission.
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
H7415 - HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DR. DONNA LOUISE GILTON
Carol Hagan McEntee, Kathleen A. Fogarty, Teresa Ann Tanzi
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Dr. Donna Louise Gilton
STATUS
Passed
H7486 - Amends the capital gains tax rates and holding period from 5 years to 1 year. Imposes a non-owner occupied tax on homes assessed at more than $1,000,000.
Edith H. Ajello, Christopher R. Blazejewski, June Speakman
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX -- CAPITAL GAINS - Amends the capital gains tax rates and holding period from 5 years to 1 year. Imposes a non-owner occupied tax on homes assessed at more than $1,000,000.
STATUS
Introduced
H7480 - Provides a tax credit to individual taxpayers who convert their gas-powered vehicle into a vehicle propelled by an alternative fuel source.
Kathleen A. Fogarty, Tina L. Spears, Lauren H. Carson
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Provides a tax credit to individual taxpayers who convert their gas-powered vehicle into a vehicle propelled by an alternative fuel source.
STATUS
Introduced
H7464 - Extends injured-on-duty (IOD) benefits to police officers and firefighters that suffer from diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorders, except under certain conditions.
Jacquelyn M. Baginski, John G. Edwards, Raymond A. Hull
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS - Extends injured-on-duty (IOD) benefits to police officers and firefighters that suffer from diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorders, except under certain conditions.
STATUS
Passed
H7495 - Establishes a new chapter for the 2024 Battery Powered Leaf Blower Pilot Rebate and Education Program.
Jennifer Smith Boylan, Rebecca M. Kislak, Edith H. Ajello
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2025 BATTERY-POWERED LEAF BLOWER PILOT REBATE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - Establishes a new chapter for the 2024 Battery Powered Leaf Blower Pilot Rebate and Education Program.
STATUS
Introduced
H7496 - Establishes the Rhode Island Climate Change and Ocean Protection Youth Education and Workforce Development Act.
Jennifer Smith Boylan, Terri Cortvriend, Karen Alzate
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE CHANGE AND OCEAN PROTECTION YOUTH EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT - Establishes the Rhode Island Climate Change and Ocean Protection Youth Education and Workforce Development Act.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Rhode Island district HD-036
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Tina L. Spears was born in Crowley, Texas. She received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Texas. After college, Ms. Spears worked briefly as a paralegal before becoming a high school government teacher. In 2010, Ms. Spears ran for her local school board and won. She served two terms on the board before deciding to run for the state legislature. Ms. Spears is focused on improving education funding and supporting teachers.read less
OFFICES HELD
Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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