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Summary

Representative John J. DeSimone

Full Name: John J. DeSimone
Office: State House (RI) - District 5, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Diane; 2 Children: Anthony, John Jr.
Birth Date: 11/26/1960
Birth Place: Providence, RI
Home City: Providence, RI

Recent Key Votes

S 2374 - Increases Minimum Wage
Legislation (Yea)

June 11, 2012

H 7782 - Regulates Auto Insurance Company Claims and Practices
Legislation (Yea)

June 11, 2012 - Authorizes an insured individual to select any rental company or auto body shop regardless of the insurance company's preference (Sec. 3). Prohibits ...

H 7323 - 2012-2013 Budget
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

June 8, 2012 - Requires individuals or businesses that provide services to pay a 7 percent sales tax (Art. 21, Sec. 4). Defines services as all ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009-2010 Rhode Island National Federation of Independent Business Positions 57%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Public Sector Unions ($3,990.00)
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, John DeSimone did not receive the 2012 Political Courage Test.

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Contact Information

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

Capitol Website
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/representatives/DeSimone/default.aspx

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

District
18 Ralston Street
Providence, RI 02904
Phone: 401-351-7373

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