Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 957: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT CLERKS' INCENTIVE PAY
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 957 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT CLERKS' INCENTIVE PAY. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 3, 2025): 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends the incentive pay plan to all full-time court clerks, including the traffic tribunal, who meet the eligibility requirements. It would also repeal § 8-4.1-6 regarding additional credit for a master's degree.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 House passed in concurrence
- 06/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2025)
- 05/29/2025 Committee transferred to House Finance
- 05/07/2025 Referred to House Judiciary
- 05/06/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/01/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/06/2025)
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