Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5766: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5766 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 AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (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.
Reinstates the cost of living adjustments for retirees, when the annual investment return of the retirement system, exceeds ten percent (10%).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“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)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance