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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
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
H7567 - Provides that effective July 1, 2025, any attorney who self-certifies that they have successfully completed a specialized domestic violence prosecution training course shall have the authority to prosecute any violation of a protective order.
Jacquelyn M. Baginski, Julie A. Casimiro, Tina L. Spears
Last updated 3 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT - Provides that effective July 1, 2025, any attorney who self-certifies that they have successfully completed a specialized domestic violence prosecution training course shall have the authority to prosecute any violation of a protective order.
STATUS
Passed
H7570 - Allows law enforcement to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm while acting within the scope of their official duties under the supervision of the police chief or colonel of the state police.
Thomas E. Noret, Raymond A. Hull, Stephen M. Casey
Last updated 3 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows law enforcement to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm while acting within the scope of their official duties under the supervision of the police chief or colonel of the state police.
STATUS
Passed
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
H7597 - JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE HOSPITAL CARE TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE (HCTI) (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $250,000 to the Hospital Care Transitions Initiative.)
Teresa Ann Tanzi, Cherie L. Cruz, Jennifer Smith Boylan
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $250,000 To The Hospital Care Transitions Initiative (hcti) (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $250,000 To The Hospital Care Transitions Initiative.)
STATUS
Introduced
H7593 - Directs the department of education to develop and adopt regulations for energy capable school buildings.
Terri Cortvriend, Arthur Handy, Jennifer Smith Boylan
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- SCHOOL FUNDS AND PROPERTY - Directs the department of education to develop and adopt regulations for energy capable school buildings.
STATUS
Introduced
H7562 - Requires the department of environmental management to promulgate by rule, a list of "furbearers" for purposes of the furbearing animals chapter of the general laws.
Thomas E. Noret, Alex D. Marszalkowski, David A. Bennett
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
FISH AND WILDLIFE -- FURBEARING ANIMALS - Requires the department of environmental management to promulgate by rule, a list of "furbearers" for purposes of the furbearing animals chapter of the general laws.
STATUS
Passed
H8001 - AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Tina L. Spears, Brian Patrick Kennedy
Last updated 6 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
ONE IN EACH OF THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON) AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $150,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO MORE THAN 76% AT PROJECT COMPLETION (Authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of three elementary schools (one in each of the towns of Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton) and improvements at the Switch Road Campus.
STATUS
Passed
H8036 - HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2024, TO BE "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Megan L. Cotter, Katherine S. Kazarian, Kathleen A. Fogarty
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Proclaiming March Of 2024, To Be "women's History Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
STATUS
Passed
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
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Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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