Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5135: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5135 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Casimiro, Dick Fascia (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recognizes that municipal employees have the opportunity to utilize interest arbitration and would establish new factors for the arbitrators to consider. These factors include comparisons of wages/hourly conditions of employment in similarly skilled jobs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor