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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 24, 2022 | RI | H 7942 | Reduces Regulations on Dwelling Units to Allow Increased Living Options for Senior Citizens | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
June 24, 2022 | RI | H 7942 | Reduces Regulations on Dwelling Units to Allow Increased Living Options for Senior Citizens | Bill Passed - House (52 - 5) |
May 19, 2022 | RI | H 7943 | Establishes Program for Converting Vacant Schools into Affordable Housing | (48 - 12) |
Jan. 4, 2022 | RI | H 5505 | Requires Every Short-Term Rental Property Listed for Rent on Any Third-Party Hosting Platform be Registered with the Department of Business Regulation | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
Jan. 4, 2022 | RI | H 5505 | Requires Every Short-Term Rental Property Listed for Rent on Any Third-Party Hosting Platform be Registered with the Department of Business Regulation | Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 7) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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6/24 | H 7942 | Reduces Regulations on Dwelling Units to Allow Increased Living Options for Senior Citizens | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
6/24 | H 7942 | Reduces Regulations on Dwelling Units to Allow Increased Living Options for Senior Citizens | Bill Passed - House (52 - 5) |
5/19 | H 7943 | Establishes Program for Converting Vacant Schools into Affordable Housing | (48 - 12) |
1/04 | H 5505 | Requires Every Short-Term Rental Property Listed for Rent on Any Third-Party Hosting Platform be Registered with the Department of Business Regulation | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
1/04 | H 5505 | Requires Every Short-Term Rental Property Listed for Rent on Any Third-Party Hosting Platform be Registered with the Department of Business Regulation | Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 7) |