Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6238: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--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 6238 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (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.
Effective January 1, 2025, an annual cost-of-living increase, based upon the yearly Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), to the retirement allowance for all state employees and all beneficiaries to be reinstated.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“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)
- 04/11/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance