Governor Dan McKee signed a bill today to increase affordable housing in Rhode Island.
The governor said it's no secret the state faces housing challenges.
The Governor actually signed a package of bills which include:
H 6081A/S 1037A by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio amends the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act to streamline permitting processes
H 6060A/S 1053A by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senator Mark P. McKenney creates a housing and land use court calendar
H 6061Aaa/S 1034A by Chairman Robert Craven and Majority Leader Ryan Pearson amends subdivision and land development permits
H 6090A/S 1035A by Representative Karen Alzate and Senator Meghan Kallman allows for the adaptive reuse of existing structures such as schools, factories, hospitals, etc.
H6084B/S 1052A by Representative Leonela Felix and Senator Meghan Kallman creates a transit-oriented development pilot program
McKee signed the bill at the former Aldrich Junior High School in Warwick where senior housing will be built.
(Photo Credit: Governor McKee's Office)