H8451Introduced in the House
HOUSE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO WORK WITH THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO DEVELOP A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO REDUCE TICK-BORNE ILLNESS ON BLOCK ISLAND (Creates mechanism for New Shoreham to seek a time limited exemption from certain statewide deer hunting prohibitions.)
Introduced by Tina Spears, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
House Resolution Directing The Department Of Environmental Management To Work With The Town Of New Shoreham To Develop A Regulatory Framework To Reduce Tick-borne Illness On Block Island (creates Mechanism For New Shoreham To Seek A Time Limited Exemption From Certain Statewide Deer Hunting Prohibitions.)
Where it stands
House passed Sub A
June 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · June 9, 2026
70
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
House passed Sub A
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