Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5318: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--ADMINISTRATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5318 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--ADMINISTRATION. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): 04/22/2025 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.
Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance