Rep. Tina Spears

Primary HR 7353

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING RHODE ISLAND ENERGY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR NEW, MULTI-YEAR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROGRAMMING

died Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8021

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2024, AS "BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed Mar 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7357

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HIGH HEAT WASTE FACILITY ACT

Provides for a prohibition on the licensing of any new high-heat waste facility.

died Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7516

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY

Allows the department of environmental management to remove freshwater non-native and invasive aquatic plants and assist municipalities in preventing the growth and spread of these and other invasive species in the freshwater lakes and ponds.

died Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7445

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

Adds a new section which sets forth conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation/drug therapies, programs approved by the state board of pharmacy. The cessation therapies would be covered by all health insurance carriers on or after 1/1/25.

died Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7444

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION PROGRAM

Establishes the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program for the importation of wholesale prescription drugs from Canada to provide savings to Rhode Island consumers.

died Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7443

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST PROTECTION

Prohibits the state, participating ERISA or any health plan from purchasing referenced drugs for a cost higher than the referenced rate.

died Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7230

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GROCERY STORES

Requires grocery stores to specifically limit the number of self-service checkout units to six (6) units per location. The consumer protection unit of the department of attorney general would have authority to enforce these restrictions.

died Feb 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7700

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- ADVERTISING OF RHODE ISLAND PRODUCTS -- LOCAL FOOD

Defines what local means as it pertains to certain food types being sold and advertised in Rhode Island.

died Feb 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7299

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for the licensed practice of naturopathy and to provide reports.

died Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track