Rhode Island House
June Speakman
Democratic. House, district 68.
Emailrep-speakman@rilegislature.gov
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officialBills they sponsored
69 bills sponsored this session
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY AS RHODE ISLAND LABYRINTH DAY AND RECOGNIZING MAY 2, 2026, AS WORLD LABYRINTH DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDH 8492 · this session · introduced Apr 30, 2026
House read and passedHOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2026, TO BE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDH 8412 · this session · introduced Apr 7, 2026
House read and passedTAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013H 8408 · this session · introduced Apr 3, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY S SCHOOL OF LAW, SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES, AND EXTENSION SCHOOL AND COMMEMORATING RWU LAW AND JUSTICE DAY ON APRIL 2, 2026H 8398 · this session · introduced Apr 2, 2026
House read and passedHOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 27, 2026, TO BE GOOD FOOD POLICY DAY IN RHODE ISLANDH 8356 · this session · introduced Mar 26, 2026
House read and passedPROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTYH 8294 · this session · introduced Mar 13, 2026
Chapter 346, Jun 24, 2026STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESIDENTIAL REUSE INCENTIVE ACTH 8142 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTYH 8101 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Chapter 157, Jun 18, 2026HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RHODE ISLAND CONDOMINIUM ACTH 8042 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/26/2026)TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCESH 8040 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Chapter 242, Jun 19, 2026TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCESH 8039 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTOWNS AND CITIES -- RESTORING OPTIONS IN OCCUPANCY MODELS (ROOM) ACTH 8036 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 -- COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PRODUCTION AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 2004H 8015 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMESH 8013 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyJOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY CURRENT CONDOMINIUM LAW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ONGOING AFFORDABILITY OF CONDOMINIUMS IN RHODE H 8008 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODEH 8002 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSESH 7975 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Chapter 137, Jun 18, 2026HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIESH 7930 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASBESTOS ABATEMENTH 7926 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Chapter 044, Jun 10, 2026PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ACTH 7878 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Withdrawn at sponsor's requestPROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAWH 7853 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODEH 7774 · this session · introduced Feb 12, 2026
Chapter 377, Jun 19, 2026STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGSH 7676 · this session · introduced Feb 11, 2026
Referred to Senate JudiciaryEDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACTH 7581 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2026H 7466 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPROPERTY -- FAITH-BASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACTH 7445 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIONH 7423 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING JANUARY 30, 2026, AS FRED KOREMATSU DAY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND THE CONSTITUTIONH 7404 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2026
House read and passedHOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING RHODE ISLAND INSURERS AND THE RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS WHO KNOWINGLY EH 7340 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONH 7270 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICESH 7269 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2026
Referred to Senate Environment and AgriculturePROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACTH 7129 · this session · introduced Jan 15, 2026
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/18/2026)ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATESH 7089 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyEDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACYH 7032 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2026
Referred to Senate EducationHOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE 240TH BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONH 6417 · this session · introduced Jun 12, 2025
House read and passedHOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDH 6339 · this session · introduced May 15, 2025
House read and passedHOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY HOUSING AFFORDABILITY (Increases the membership from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (2H 6322 · this session · introduced May 9, 2025
House read and passedHOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY HOUSING AFFORDABILITY (Increases the membership from eighteen (18) to twenty (20), H 6285 · this session · introduced Apr 30, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2025, TO BE "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDH 6192 · this session · introduced Apr 8, 2025
House read and passedTOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Requires that affordable housing would be provided for with some developments.)H 6175 · this session · introduced Apr 4, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 27, 2025, TO BE "GOOD FOOD POLICY DAY" IN RHODE ISLANDH 6145 · this session · introduced Mar 27, 2025
House read and passedPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING (Allows preferred sites to be developed without being subject to the cap or rate reduction in the net metering statute.)H 6085 · this session · introduced Mar 14, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2025 (Creates the Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2024 to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-incoH 5996 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyEDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT (Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education.)H 5981 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS HIGH UTILITY BILLS FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN RHODE ISLANDH 5969 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Establishes that a renewable energy resource shall pay $5.00 per kilowatt of alternating current nameplate capacity for tangible property and $3.50 per kilowatt of alternatH 5967 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Chapter 397, Jul 2, 2025TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Municipalities required to amend zoning ordinances, to include special listed provisions, to authorize development incentives to increase development density or dimensional flexibilH 5958 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 (Amends the definition of affordable housing to create separate categories for housing using private or state financing as opposed to financing fH 5956 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Chapter 325, Jun 30, 2025STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HOUSING LAND BANK PROGRAM (Creates the department of housing land bank program to allow for the deposit of title to real estate assets for the purpose of developing residential housing.)H 5955 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Chapter 275, Jun 27, 2025TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCE (Provides among the purposes of zoning ordinances, the duty to affirmatively further fair housing.)H 5949 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING (Ensures that RI DOH is able to access the full calendar year worth of housing choice voucher data by moving the report submission deadline to align with availability oH 5948 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Chapter 156, Jun 24, 2025PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Creates a process for condominium associations to give notice to and obtain approval from unit mortgage holders for certain association actions.)H 5826 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/04/2025)PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Restricts increases in monthly common expenses and limit special assessments to cover unforeseen costs not included in condo association’s approved annual budget for common expenses in associH 5825 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MICHAEL CHARLES GERHARDTH 5806 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2025
House read and passedTOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING (Amends several definitions relating to low- or moderate-income housing as well as the procedure for the approval of low- or moderate-income housing.)H 5801 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2025
Chapter 363, Jul 1, 2025TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Adds the process of permitting the construction of attached single-family dwellings in identified zoning districts as a factor that zoning ordinances must address.)H 5798 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2025
Chapter 262, Jun 27, 2025MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS (Includes boats and marine-related assets in the blanket permit available for overweight or over-dimensional vehicles.)H 5730 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 030, Jun 10, 2025TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Provides an 8% tax rate for those properties that are encumbered by a deed restriction for low-income housing set at 80% or 60% of adjusted median income established by HUDH 5688 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Mandates health insurance coverage for FDA approved contraceptive drug, device or therapeutic equivalent.)H 5626 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/06/2025)EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (Establishes a corrections education and vocational planning group (CEVPG) to consider opportunities for career and educational programming.)H 5599 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Withdrawn at sponsor's requestHEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES (Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and provides penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership informaH 5426 · this session · introduced Feb 12, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES (Amends several statutes relating to elections and the dates for primaries and dates within which to file nomination papers and object to nomination papers.)H 5381 · this session · introduced Feb 7, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE (Defines a quorum of the building code standards committee be a majority of the current board members and amends the state building code to require that sections provide that dwelH 5373 · this session · introduced Feb 7, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND ACT (Restructures the Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund, increases its membership to 15 members, 11 of whom are to be from tH 5310 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Chapter 071, Jun 17, 2025STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING (Authorizes the establishment of a Rhode Island housing champion designation program and makes qualified municipalities eligible to receive preferential access toH 5229 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Chapter 273, Jun 27, 2025HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANTHONY V. ARICOH 5206 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
House read and passedMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATION OF BICYCLES (Requires anyone using a bicycle trail or path to stay to the right on the path and would always pass on the left when safe to do so.)H 5192 · this session · introduced Jan 24, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyEDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY (Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limiH 5176 · this session · introduced Jan 24, 2025
Referred to Senate EducationHEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 (Prohibits a manufacturer from manufacturing, knowingly selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale or distributing for use in the state any firefighting personal H 5019 · this session · introduced Jan 10, 2025
Chapter 021, Jun 10, 2025Roster from Open States (the open civic-data project), archived on our side. Bill records from the Rhode Island legislature’s own site.