Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5945: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5945 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). 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.
Provides for the creation of a new job classification for new or existing specialized information technology positions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“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)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor