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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2027: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2027 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 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.

Changes retired teacher income for drivers ed classes to $25,000 per year from $15,000 per year.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Sam BellPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
  3. 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source