Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6285

Introduced
4/30/25  

Caption

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.)

Impact

The most significant impact of HB 6285 is its potential to prolong the legislative study and deliberation on housing affordability in the state. By extending the reporting deadline to June 5, 2027, and the commission's expiration to June 26, 2027, the resolution allows for additional time to gather data, analyze housing policy implications, and recommend reforms. This extension underscores the state's commitment to addressing the critical issue of housing affordability which has become increasingly pressing in recent years.

Summary

House Bill 6285, introduced by Representative June Speakman, seeks to amend the membership and extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Special Legislative Commission focused on housing affordability. This house resolution proposes to increase the current commission membership from eighteen to twenty members, thereby including representatives from both the Rhode Island Secretary of Housing and the United Way of Rhode Island. Such amendments are aimed at enhancing the commission's capacity to address housing issues more comprehensively.

Contention

While the bill seeks to enhance the commission's effectiveness, it may raise questions regarding the allocation of resources and the balance between legislative oversight and executive authority in matters concerning housing. Some critics may argue that extending the commission's life could lead to stagnation in legislative action on urgent housing needs, while supporters maintain that thorough study is necessary for effective policy development. The debate over the composition and jurisdiction of the commission reflects broader discussions about how best to manage housing challenges in Rhode Island.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 H8144

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATIONS DATES AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP, FINDINGS, AND PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO SERVICES AND COORDINATION OF STATE PROGRAMS RELATING TO OLDER ADULT RHODE ISLANDERS (This resolution amends, increases membership and extends reporting and expiration dates of commission relating to older adults, from May 7, 2024, to November 30, 2025, and expires January 31, 2026.)

RI H5179

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Uniform Multi-state Nursing License Requirements (this Resolution Would Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study The And Provide Recommendations For Uniform Multi-state Nursing License Requirements, From April 13, 2023 To June 9, 2023, And Would Expire On June 23, 2023.)

RI H6370

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates For The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Make Recommendations For The Placement Of Solar Panels On Inter-state Highways (this Resolution Would Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study And Make Recommendations On Placement Of Solar Panels On Inter-state Highways From April 11, 2023, To April 11, 2024, And Would Expire On June 11, 2024.)

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 H8354

JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES AND AMENDING THE PURPOSE AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FROM PLASTIC BOTTLE WASTE (Would extend the reporting and expiration dates, and amend the commission’s purpose to include glass and aluminum products, and increase the membership to twenty (20), and would report back by April 25, 2025, and expire on April 30, 2025.)

RI S3159

JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES AND AMENDING THE PURPOSE AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FROM PLASTIC BOTTLE WASTE (Would extend the reporting and expiration dates, and amend the commission’s purpose to include glass and aluminum products, and increase the membership to twenty (20), and would report back by April 25, 2025, and expire on April 30, 2025.)

RI H8146

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATIONS DATES AND AMENDING THE PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICIES THAT DEAL WITH NUMEROUS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SHORT-TERM RENTALS ISSUES (This resolution would amend and expand the purpose of said legislative commission, and extend the reporting and expirations dates from March 15, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and said commission would expire on December 10, 2025.)

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