Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5319: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5319 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). 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.
Allows any peace officer working in a Rhode Island school as a full or part-time resource officer to work in excess of the seventy-five (75) working days in a calendar year, and not have an interruption in their benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“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