Rhode Island State Representative

June Speakman 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 8)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8000

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7912

Introduced
2/27/26  
Creates the Rhode Island clean heat standards act to implement a system of tradeable clean heat credits earned from the delivery of clean heat measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7874

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes oversight of condominium management committees and property management companies by the department of business regulation.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7894

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires public schools to give congressionally chartered youth organizations limited access for recruitment and brief student presentations with parent notice, while preserving school safety and discretion.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7486

Introduced
2/4/26  
Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7499

Introduced
2/4/26  
Requires that an independent efficiency and performance audit of the department of transportation be commissioned by the department of administration.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7487

Introduced
2/4/26  
Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $500 or no more than $2,500 and up to 2 years imprisonment, for violating the law on the care of dogs.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7505

Introduced
2/4/26  
Sunsets/discontinues the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2026.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7493

Introduced
2/4/26  
Allows a brewery to sell, deliver, and distribute its own malt beverages directly to retailers without using a wholesaler. The holder of a license for a brewery may also have 1 additional location for the retail sale of alcohol.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7506

Introduced
2/4/26  
Exempts from the sales tax behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7567

Introduced
2/6/26  
Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7564

Introduced
2/6/26  
Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8008

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/14/26  
Engrossed
4/30/26  
JOINT 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 ISLAND (Creates a 16-member commission to study current condominium law and provide recommendations for improvements, and who would report back to the General Assembly by December 31, 2027, and would expire on March 15, 2028.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7878

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires that the electric distribution company and the commission promulgate tariffs to address interconnection of energy storage systems and to provide compensation for at least 100 mega watts of energy storage systems sited in the state.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7581

Introduced
2/6/26  
Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education.