Representative J. Patrick O'Neill

Biographical

Full Name: J. Patrick O'Neill
Current Office: State House - District 59, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sheri Durigan
Birth Date: 01/14/1971
Birth Place: Providence, RI
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

H 5015 - Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage
Legislation (Yea)

Jan. 24, 2013

S 2052 - Homeless Bill of Rights
Legislation (Yea)

June 12, 2012 - Prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of housing status, whereas existing law did not include housing status as a protected status (Sec. 2). ...

H 7909 - Requires State Health Laws to Comply with the Affordable Care Act
Legislation (Yea)

June 11, 2012 - Prohibits health insurance plans beginning on or after January 1, 2014, from excluding individuals with preexisting conditions, unless they have the following insurance coverage ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Income Tax Reform

Jan. 1, 2012 - Lowered income tax rates for many Rhode Islanders. Eliminated the flat tax for the highest earners to help attract new business. Estimated savings for RI ...

Issue Position: School Funding Formula

Jan. 1, 2012 - Supported the school funding formula providing Pawtucket with approximately $7 million in additional funding.

Issue Position: Aid to Small Businesses

Jan. 1, 2012 - Supported legislation that eases and expedites the permit and licensing process for businesses. Required Economic Development Corporation to hold four seats on its board for ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Environmental Council of Rhode Island Positions on Environmental Conservation 75%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 42%
2009-2010 Rhode Island Common Cause Positions 44%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($14,300.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Due to a later filing deadline or other circumstances delaying entry into our database, Patrick O'Neill did not receive the 2012 Political Courage Test.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep-oneill@rilin.state.ri.us

Capitol Website
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/ONeill/

Capitol
Care of House Chamber
Rhode Island State House
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903

District
35 Sterling Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: 401-475-0265