Lauren's Accomplishments as a Legislator, 2015-2016
Held 10 Newport Constituent meetings in first 18 months
Chaired a House Special Committee on Tourism
Secured $300,000 for Discover Newport for local tourism marketing
Supported Ethics Reform Legislation
Supported overhaul of Campaign Finance and Lobbying laws
Supported income tax exemptions on social security, veterans, private and military pensions
Stopped legislation to permit State takeover of mooring fees and harbor management
Stopped legislation to overdevelop Goat Island
Sponsored legislation to prohibit the sale of powdered alcohol in Rhode Island
Chaired a House Special Commission on Flooding and Sea Rise
Secured $100k for training for municipal zoning & planning boards on flood plain management
Co-sponsored legislation to phase out cesspools in Rhode Island
Co-sponsored legislation to require free play in schools grades K-5