Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7091

Introduced

1/12/22

Refer

1/12/22

Report Pass

1/18/22

Passed

1/25/22

Caption

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates For The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Low And Moderate Income Housing Act (extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates For The Commission To Study The Low And Moderate Income Housing Act From December 16, 2021, To April 12, 2023, And Would Expire On May 24, 2023.)

Impact

The implications of H7091 are significant for the landscape of housing policy in Rhode Island. By enabling the commission to continue its study, the resolution aims to gather comprehensive data and insights that may influence future legislation concerning low and moderate income housing. This extended period allows for a more in-depth understanding of the housing market dynamics and could lead to recommendations for policies that support the development of affordable housing options, ultimately impacting state laws governing housing development and financial assistance programs.

Summary

House Bill H7091 is a resolution aimed at extending the reporting and expiration dates for a special legislative commission created to study the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act. This act addresses issues related to affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals within the state of Rhode Island. The resolution specifically extends the timeline for the commission to present its findings from December 16, 2021, to April 12, 2023, with the commission set to expire on May 24, 2023. By allowing more time for the commission's work, the bill seeks to ensure a thorough examination of the housing needs and challenges facing these communities.

Contention

While specific points of contention around H7091 are not detailed in the available documents, generally, the discussions around housing legislation can often involve differing priorities among lawmakers. Issues such as funding for housing initiatives, regulatory measures for developers, and the balance between community development and preservation may arise. Proponents of studying the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act could argue that thorough investigation is necessary for understanding the complexities of the housing market, while opponents may be concerned about prolonged delays in implementing urgent housing solutions for vulnerable populations.

Latest RI H7091 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI H6322

HOUSE 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 (21), and extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission to Study Housing Affordability from June 7, 2025, to June 5, 2027, and would expire on June 26, 2027.)

RI H6285

HOUSE 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), and extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission to Study Housing Affordability from June 7, 2025, to June 5, 2027, and would expire on June 26, 2027.)

RI S0216

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study Rhode Island’s minimum wage from May 4, 2025, to May 4, 2026, and said commission would expire on January 4, 2027.)

RI S3139

JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RETURN OF CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOLS TO LOCAL GOVERNANCE (Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the special Joint Legislative Commission to Study the Return of Central Falls Schools to Local Governance, from March 3, 2026, to April 10, 2026, and would expire on July 1, 2026.)

RI H5344

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT AND SOLUTIONS (Increases the membership of the commission from 17 to 18, and extends the reporting and expiration dates of the special house commission on climate change from May 14, 2025, to May 14, 2026, and expires on June 18, 2026.)

RI H6027

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES, AND REQUIRING REAPPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENTIRE AREA OF LAND USE, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING, ENVIRONMENT, AND REGULATION (Extends the reporting and expiration dates, and requires letter of continued interest, to the commission studying land use, preservation, development, housing, environment, and regulation, from June 8, 2025, to June 8, 2026, and expires on June 30, 2026.)

RI H5056

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMEDIES TO THE EROSION OF RHODE ISLAND BEACHES (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Legislative Commission to Study remedies for the Erosion of Rhode Island’s beaches from January 5, 2025 to April 23, 2025, and said commission would expire on April 30, 2025.)

RI H6269

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PLAN AND THE DESIGN OF A VIETNAM MEMORIAL TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the commission to study a plan and the design of a Vietnam Memorial in Providence, from January 31, 2025, to January 31, 2028, and said commission would expire on April 30, 2028.)

RI H7483

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANTI-LITTERING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the commission to study an anti-littering education program for RI public elementary school students from February 2, 2026, to February 2, 2027, and would expire on April 2, 2027.)

RI H7279

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATIONS DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO SERVICES AND COORDINATION OF STATE PROGRAMS RELATING TO OLDER ADULT RHODE ISLANDERS (Extends the reporting and expiration dates of Commission to Study And Provide Recommendations on Services and Coordination of State Programs for Older Adults from November 30, 2025, to November 30, 2026, and would expire on January 31, 2027.)

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