Rhode Island State Representative

Tina Spears 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7905

Introduced
2/27/26  
Would establish certain presumptions pertaining to early childhood education programs operating in RIDE-certified school buildings.
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Rhode Island House Bill H8030

Introduced
2/27/26  
Require criminal background checks for applicants for employment or volunteering for the South Kingstown fire department or fire district.
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Rhode Island House Bill H7962

Introduced
2/27/26  
Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8050

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/9/26  
Engrossed
4/14/26  
Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their participation in the program.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7975

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.
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Rhode Island House Bill H8064

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/7/26  
Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8078

Introduced
2/27/26  
Permits grand juries to issue reports and provides for a process for review and acceptance by the superior court for dissemination to the public.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8144

Introduced
2/27/26  
Submits the state's 2026 capital development program relating to green bonds requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $60,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8098

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
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Rhode Island House Bill H7972

Introduced
2/27/26  
Amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (“PLA”).
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Rhode Island House Bill H7988

Introduced
2/27/26  
Charges a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each battery powered elective motor vehicle safety inspection. It would also require any vehicle, regardless of gross vehicle weight rating, to be subject to emissions inspection.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8081

Introduced
2/27/26  
Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8110

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding their shoreline access rights.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7982

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes a performance audit division within the office of the auditor general.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8206

Introduced
2/27/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEM) FOR NEW FORESTRY HOSES (Appropriates the sum of $50,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM).)