Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5472: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHER'S RETIREMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5472 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHER'S RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Casimiro, Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Carol McEntee (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.
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. Grant a 2.89% COLA for eligible retirees. Provided a modification reducing federal AGI for public pension benefits from the RI employees retirement system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“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)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance