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Rep. Spears to serve on two House committees

 

STATE HOUSE — Rep. Tina Spears will serve on the House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing, Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) has announced.

The House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources hears all matters pertaining to environmental issues, such as conservation, pollution, renewable energy and the green economy. The House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing considers all matters affecting municipal governments, transportation and housing issues.

Representative Spears (D-Dist. 36, Charlestown, Westerly, South Kingstown, New Shoreham), a first-term representative, has made improving housing affordability and protecting the environment top priorities.

 

 

 

 

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