Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7576

Introduced

2/18/22

Refer

2/18/22

Report Pass

3/17/22

Passed

3/24/22

Caption

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use, Preservation, Development, Housing, Environment, And Regulation (extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use, Preservation, Development, Housing, Environment, And Regulation, From April 30, 2022, To June 8, 2023, And Would Expire On June 30, 2023.)

Impact

The impact of H7576 is significant in terms of state law regarding land use and development processes. By extending the commission's timeline, the legislature is signaling a proactive approach to handling pressing issues related to housing and environmental regulations. This resolution allows the commission to gather more input, conduct further research, and analyze current practices to provide comprehensive recommendations. It may lead to actionable legislation aimed at addressing the challenges faced in development and land preservation efforts, ultimately affecting how land is utilized and preserved in the state.

Summary

House Bill H7576 is a resolution that extends the reporting and expiration dates of a special legislative commission tasked with studying the comprehensive issues surrounding land use, preservation, development, housing, environment, and regulation. Initially created by a previous resolution in 2021, this extension aims to grant the commission additional time to complete its report by June 8, 2023, with the commission itself set to expire on June 30, 2023. This extension indicates the ongoing need for oversight and assessment in these critical areas as state and local policies continue to evolve.

Contention

While the resolution appears to be a practical move to bolster studies on important regulatory issues, there may be points of contention regarding the depth and scope of the commission's findings. Some stakeholders might express concerns over whether the available time will allow thorough analysis and whether preceding recommendations adequately reflect the diverse needs of communities. Additionally, discussions may arise about the effectiveness of such commissions in translating studies into concrete legislative actions and the political will required to implement any suggested changes.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI H5231

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use, Preservation, Development, Housing, Environment, And Regulation (extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use, Preservation, Development, Housing, Environment, And Regulation, From June 8, 2023, To April 30, 2025, And Expires On June 30, 2025.)

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 H6089

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 A Letter Of Continued Interest To The Speaker For Reappointment Of Membership, To The Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use From 6/8/23 To 6/8/25 And Would Expire On 6/30/25.)

RI H7091

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.)

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 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 H6088

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates And Amending The Purpose, Name, And Membership Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Low And Moderate Income Housing Act (this Resolution Would Expand The Purpose, Amend The Name And Membership, And Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission From April 12, To June 7, 2025, And Would Expire On June 28, 2025.)

RI H8131

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special House Legislative Commission To Study The Effects And Procedures For The Reorganization Of The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (crmc) (extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission Studying The Effects And Procedures For The Reorganization Of The Crmc From April 1, 2022, To June 8, 2022, And Would Expire On June 30, 2022.)

RI H6341

House Resolution Reinstating And Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Pricing Statutes (reinstates The Life And Extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Pricing Statutes From April 4, 2019, To April 4, 2024, And Would Expire On June 4, 2024.)

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.)

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