Tina L. Spears
Democratic · RI · Rhode Island State Representative, District 36
Tina Spears is a state representative from Charlestown, South Kingstown, New Shoreham, and Westerly and a House deputy majority leader. She serves on the House corporations committee.
Where Tina L. Spears stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Education Quality (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Corporate Accountability (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Introduced Rhode Island H5795, which allowed property buyers to rely on zoning certificates and local zoning opinions; the House passed it on May 1, 2025.
May 1, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: rilegislature.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Sponsored Rhode Island H8527, which authorized bonds for construction and improvements in the Chariho Regional School District; it became law on June 26, 2026.
June 26, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: billsponsor.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Sponsored Rhode Island H8527, which authorized bonds for construction and improvements in the Chariho Regional School District; it became law on June 26, 2026.
June 26, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: billsponsor.com
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 oppose
Co-sponsored a Rhode Island law that narrowed the state's limits on mortgage prepayment penalties, the fees a lender charges when a borrower pays off a home loan early. Those limits now apply only to owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer homes, so loans on rental and other properties fall outside them. The law took effect June 26, 2026 (House Bill 8104).
June 26, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: billsponsor.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Introduced the House bill (2026-H 7416A) giving Rhode Island residents who earn the Eagle Scout rank or the Girl Scout Gold Award automatic admission to the state's public colleges and universities, as long as they meet each school's minimum application requirements. The governor signed it into law on July 29, 2026.
July 29, 2026
Source: rilegislature.gov
Co-sponsored a state law exempting the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center in Pawtucket from local property taxes (House Bill 7373).
June 24, 2026
Source: billsponsor.com
Served as deputy majority leader of the Rhode Island House beginning in January 2025.
January 14, 2025
Source: rilegislature.gov
Past races Tina L. Spears ran in:
- Representative in General Assembly · November 3, 2026 · State House District 36; Rhode Island · incumbent
- Representative in General Assembly · September 9, 2026 · State House District 36; Rhode Island · incumbent