• 2023-H 6081 — This bill, introduced by Speaker Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick), would provide amendments relative to low- and moderate-income housing and modifies and clarifies the procedure for review of applications to build such housing.
• 2023-H 6085 — This bill, introduced by House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing Chairman Stephen M. Casey (D-Dist. 50, Woonsocket), would amend the required contents of a municipal comprehensive plan providing that the "implementation program" component of the requirements include a 5-year strategic plan to ensure that the comprehensive plan goals and policies are implemented in a timely fashion.
• 2023-H 6082 — This bill, introduced by Chairwoman of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Commission June Speakman (D-Dist. 68, Warren, Bristol), would amend several sections of law relating to zoning ordinances to provide uniform zoning standards for accessory dwelling units.
• 2023-H 6086 — This bill, introduced by Chairman of the House Committee on Labor Arthur J. Corvese (D-Dist. 55, North Providence), would amend certain notification procedures relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land and zoning ordinances.
• 2023-H 6084 — This bill, introduced by Rep. Leonela “Leo” Felix (D-Dist. 61, Pawtucket), would create the transit-oriented development pilot program to encourage residential housing near convenient public transportation.
• 2023-H 6087 — This bill, introduced by Rep. Cherie L. Cruz (D-Dist. 58, Pawtucket), would prohibit the requirement that a fee be paid for a rental application for real property.
• 2023-H 6090 — This bill, introduced by Chairwoman of the House Committee on Special Legislation Karen Alzate (D-Dist. 60, Pawtucket, Central Falls), would provide that adaptive reuse for the conversion of commercial property into residential or mixed-use developments shall be a permitted use and allowable by specific and objective provisions of a zoning ordinance, subject to certain restrictions.
   

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