Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1000: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT -- 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
SB 1000 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 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.
Ends difference between teachers retired before or after June 30, 2012 for pension adjustments and difference between COLA adjustments between state and municipal pensions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance