Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5681: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS -- MERIT SYSTEM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5681 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS -- MERIT SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Jay Edwards (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), David Place (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): 03/19/2025 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 for waiver from testing for temporary or emergency positions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| 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
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor