Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7729

Introduced

3/2/22

Refer

3/2/22

Caption

House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Be Known As The "elected And Appointed Minority Officials Commission" (creates A 13 Member Commission To Establish A Permanent Record Of State And Municipal Elected And Appointed Minority Officials, And Who Would Report Back By February 7, 2024, And Expire On May 7, 2024.)

Impact

The establishment of this commission is intended to enhance visibility and recognition of minority representation in Rhode Island's government throughout its history. The members of the commission will gather necessary information and access to state archives in order to facilitate the record-keeping goals outlined in the bill. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the commission must submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives, Secretary of State, and State Archivist by February 7, 2024, after which the commission will dissolve on May 7, 2024.

Summary

House Bill H7729 creates a special legislative commission, known as the 'Elected and Appointed Minority Officials Commission.' This commission will consist of 13 members including three lawmakers and nine distinguished members of the minority community, along with the Secretary of State or his designee. The primary aim of the commission is to establish a comprehensive and permanent record of state and municipal elected and appointed minority officials from the inception of Rhode Island in 1636 to the present day. This historical record will document the names, positions, and periods of service of these officials.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding H7729 may involve discussions about the adequacy of representation and inclusion in the commission itself, particularly concerning the selection of commission members and how they are appointed. There may also be debates about the specific criteria for what constitutes a 'minority official' and the presentation of this historical data. Concerns could arise regarding the resources allocated to this initiative, especially whether the commission might require additional funding to effectively carry out its mandate.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI H7731

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS (Creates a 17 member commission to study the issues confronting the State due to climate change, and who would report back to the House by May 14, 2025, and expire on June 18, 2025.)

RI H7093

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE LIABILITY REFORM (This resolution creates a 15 member special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations and comments for healthcare liability reform, and who would report back to the House by January 1, 2025, and expire on February 1, 2025.)

RI S3146

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS (This resolution would create an eight (8) member special legislative study commission whose purpose it would be to study renewable energy programs, and who would report back to the Senate by February 14, 2025, and would expire on June 30, 2025.)

RI S0142

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Minimum Wage (creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Wage, And Who Reports Back To The Senate No Later Than May 4, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On January 4, 2025.)

RI S2124

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE (Creates an eleven (11) member special legislative study commission whose purpose it would be to study Rhode Island's minimum wage, and who reports back to the Senate no later than May 4, 2025, and whose life expires on January 4, 2026.)

RI H7156

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO WRITE AN OLMSTEAD PLAN FOR RHODE ISLAND (This resolution creates a 28 member special legislative commission whose purpose is to write an Olmstead Plan for Rhode Island, and reports back to the General Assembly on or before January 3, 2025, and expires on July 1, 2025.)

RI S2414

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Minimum Wage (creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Rhode Island’s Minimum Wage, And Who Reports Back To The Senate No Later Than May 4, 2022, And Whose Life Would Expire On January 4, 2023.)

RI H8376

House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations On The Issue Of Pfas In Firefighter Gear (creates A 9 Member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations On The Issue Of Pfas In Firefighter Gear, And Who Would Report Back By January 1, 2024, And Expire On March 1, 2024.)

RI H6427

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM (Creates 10-member commission to study and provide recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program, and who would report back to the Speaker of the House by January 5, 2026, and would expire on March 5, 2026.)

RI H5353

House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Examine And Make Recommendations To Combat The Rising Threat Of Targeted Violence Against Faith Communities (creates A 15 Member Commission To Examine And Make Recommendations To Combat The Rising Threat Of Targeted Violence Against Faith Communities, And Report Back To The House By February 7, 2024, And Expire On May 7, 2024.)

Similar Bills

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