Environment and Ag Committee crucial to South County interests
Sen. DiMario, a Democrat who represents District 36 in North Kingstown, Narragansett, and New Shoreham, has served in the Senate since 2021. During the 2021-22 session, she served as vice chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture, a member of the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services, and co-chair of the Permanent Joint Legislative Commission on Child Care.
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Narragansett resident, Sen. DiMario is a licensed mental health counselor in
private practice. In the Senate, she has advanced legislation related to Rhode
Island’s mental and behavioral health care system, early childhood care and
education, voting rights, the state’s tourism and hospitality industries, and
environmental protection.
“It is an honor to be selected as the next chair of the Committee on Environment & Agriculture, and I want to thank President Ruggerio for entrusting me with this role. Under the leadership of Chairwoman Euer, the committee has done vitally important work in the past two years, and I look forward to building on that progress because continued climate action is urgent – especially for the coastal communities I represent. Together, in the session ahead, my colleagues and I will keep working tirelessly toward a more sustainable and resilient future for our state,” Sen. DiMario said.
“During
her time in the Senate, Alana DiMario has been a powerful advocate, highly
effective legislator, and an invaluable resource. She has earned the admiration
of her colleagues – myself included – through her expertise, dedication, and
leadership. I’m proud that the Senate has been a leader when it comes to
climate and the environment, and Senator DiMario is exceptionally well suited
to keep us on the forefront of these issues,” President Ruggerio said.
