Rhode Island State House of Representatives
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903
26 Welfare Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Full Name:
Arthur 'Art' Handy
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Patricia; 1 Child: Alexander
Birth Date:
02/15/1967
Birth Place:
Richmond, VA
Home City:
Cranston, RI
Attended, Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island
BA, Marine Affairs, University of Miami, 1985-1990
Deputy Majority Leader, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 2021-present
Representative, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, District 18, 2003-present
Communications and Technology Manager, Rhode Island Democratic Party, 2012
Member, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Member, Health, Education and Welfare Committee
First Vice Chair, Innovation, Internet and Technology Committee
Member, Oversight Committee
Member, Oversight Subcommittee
Chair, Subcommittee on Energy
Member, Health and Human Services Committee, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 2023-present
Member, Innovation, Internet and Technology Committee, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 2023-present
Member, Oversight Subcommittees, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 2023-present
Former Chair, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Rhode Island State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health, Education and Welfare Committee, Rhode Island State House of Representatives
Former Member, Small Business Committee, Rhode Island State House of Representatives
Chair, Rhode Island Progressive Caucus, 2007-2012
Inside Sales Representative, Relay Power, 2018-present
Senior Solar Consultant, Gotsun Gosolar, 2017-2018
Solar Consultant, Level Solar, 2016-2017
Regional Coordinator, Healthy Air Campaign American Lung Association of the Northeast, 2013-2014
Client Solutions Director, Left Brain, 2009-2013
Sustainable Rhode Island Coordinator, The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living, 2008-2009
Strategic Prevention Framework / State Incentive Grant Manager, Mayor's Council on Substance Abuse Prevention, City of Providence, 2007-2008
State Coordinator, Endangered Species Coalition, 2006-2007
Communications and Policy Directer, American Lung Association of Rhode Island, 1999-2006
Community Development Associate, American Cancer Society of Rhode Island, 1997-1999
Grassroots Coordinator, American Heart Association, 1999
Community Service Coordinator, Brown University, Center for Environmental Studies, 1996-1997
Board Member, People's Power and Light, 1999-2002
Awards:
Earth Day Champion, Clean Water Action
Legislator of the Year, National Association of Social Workers of Rhode Island
Legislator of the Year from the Rhode Island State Nurses Association
Lifetime Achievement Award, American Cancer Society, new England Chapter
Pets (include names):
Dog: Zach