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H7980 - Makes several amendments relative to manufactured homes, including adding a definition for manufactured home and a provision allowing for certain manufactured homes to be considered a single-family home if on a lot zone for such use.
K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES - Makes several amendments relative to manufactured homes, including adding a definition for manufactured home and a provision allowing for certain manufactured homes to be considered a single-family home if on a lot zone for such use.
STATUS
Passed
H7979 - Provides amendments to the membership provisions of planning boards or commissions and would enable municipalities to establish "combined review boards" to replace separate planning and zoning boards.
K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION - Provides amendments to the membership provisions of planning boards or commissions and would enable municipalities to establish "combined review boards" to replace separate planning and zoning boards.
STATUS
Passed
H7977 - HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ABILITY OF THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM TO OFFER DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE STATE TO PROVIDE A SUPPLY AND A PIPELINE OF PLANNERS, PLANNING TECHNICIANS, AND PLANNING STAFF (Creates an 11 member commission to study the ability of the RI educational system to offer degrees or certificates to provide a supply/pipeline of planners, planning technicians and staff, and report back by January 1, 2025, and expire on June 30, 2025.)
K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 5 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Ability Of The Rhode Island Educational System To Offer Degree Or Certificate Programs Within The State To Provide A Supply And A Pipeline Of Planners, Planning Technicians, And Planning Staff (creates An 11 Member Commission To Study The Ability Of The Ri Educational System To Offer Degrees Or Certificates To Provide A Supply/pipeline Of Planners, Planning Technicians And Staff, And Report Back By January 1, 2025, And Expire On June 30, 2025.)
STATUS
Passed
H7978 - Requires that municipalities implement electronic permitting for all development applications pursuant to zoning and the subdivision of land.
K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Cherie L. Cruz
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND - Requires that municipalities implement electronic permitting for all development applications pursuant to zoning and the subdivision of land.
STATUS
Passed
H8033 - JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO WOMEN'S FUND OF RHODE ISLAND (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $150,000 to the Women's Fund of Rhode Island to implement programs and initiatives that seek to close the gender wage, wealth, health and leadership gaps.)
Karen Alzate, Grace Diaz, Maryann Shallcross-Smith
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To Women's Fund Of Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To The Women's Fund Of Rhode Island To Implement Programs And Initiatives That Seek To Close The Gender Wage, Wealth, Health And Leadership Gaps.)
STATUS
Introduced
H7299 - Requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for the licensed practice of naturopathy and to provide reports.
Evan P. Shanley, Lauren H. Carson, Susan R. Donovan
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for the licensed practice of naturopathy and to provide reports.
STATUS
Introduced
H7333 - Expands eligibility for the qualified Medicare beneficiary program by increasing the income limit from 100% to 138% of the federal poverty line.
Karen Alzate, Tina L. Spears, Edith H. Ajello
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS - Expands eligibility for the qualified Medicare beneficiary program by increasing the income limit from 100% to 138% of the federal poverty line.
STATUS
Introduced
H7285 - Establishes thermal energy networks network infrastructure by any public utility company that provides electric/natural gas distribution to maximize cost-effective investments deemed in the public interest by the public utilities commission (PUC).
Terri Cortvriend, Michelle E. McGaw, Lauren H. Carson
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- UTILITY THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT - Establishes thermal energy networks network infrastructure by any public utility company that provides electric/natural gas distribution to maximize cost-effective investments deemed in the public interest by the public utilities commission (PUC).
STATUS
Introduced
H8031 - Increases the state's share of supplementary assistance to individuals living in a state-licensed assisted-living residence from $332.00 to $352.00, of which $140.00 would be allocated to the personal needs allowance.
Tina L. Spears, Michelle E. McGaw, Robert E. Craven
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT - Increases the state's share of supplementary assistance to individuals living in a state-licensed assisted-living residence from $332.00 to $352.00, of which $140.00 would be allocated to the personal needs allowance.
STATUS
Introduced
H8030 - Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.
Tina L. Spears, Terri Cortvriend, Michelle E. McGaw
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Rhode Island district HD-036
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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
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Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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