Rep. Spears to serve on two House committees
The House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
hears
all matters pertaining to environmental issues, such as conservation,
pollution, renewable energy and the green economy. The House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing considers
all matters affecting municipal governments, transportation and housing issues.
Representative
Spears (D-Dist. 36, Charlestown, Westerly,
South Kingstown, New Shoreham), a first-term representative, has made
improving housing affordability and protecting the environment top priorities.
Rep. Tanzi to lead House Finance Human Services Subcommittee
Chairwoman Tanzi (D-Dist. 34 South Kingstown,
Narragansett) was first elected to the House in 2010. The House Finance Committee considers all matters related to state
spending and is responsible for honing the state budget each year. The
Subcommittee on Human Services oversees agency spending on health care, DCYF,
food assistance, childcare, behavioral health and other care spending.
“I’m honored to have this opportunity to serve the
people of Rhode Island,” Chairwoman Tanzi said. “We have so much to do for our
vulnerable residents, health care workers and the wellbeing of our entire community
coming out of the pandemic. With numerous federal support programs ending we
must be sure that we keep our residents safe, healthy, nourished and housed.
I’m excited to get to work.”
Chairwoman
Tanzi will also serve on the House Committee on Innovation,
Internet and Technology, which addresses issues relating to
cybersecurity, data and internet privacy, and emerging technology, including
technological innovation in state government and the House Committee on State
Government and Elections, which considers legislation relating to state
affairs, governmental departments and divisions, administrative procedures,
open meetings, elections law and constitutional amendments.