Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 239: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR COMPENSATION STABILIZATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 239 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR COMPENSATION STABILIZATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Tiara Mack (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): 03/20/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the departments of human services and education to work together to sustain and strengthen existing workforce development and compensation programs for educators working in licensed child care and early learning programs statewide.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/20/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education