AN ACT RELATING TO PUBIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM

HB 5945 creates a new job classification for specialized information technology positions within Rhode Island's state government, directly affecting IT workers in the Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS). It allows the state personnel administrator to establish or modify these IT job titles, pay grades, and descriptions without public hearings or governor approval - unlike standard personnel rules. The administrator must submit a detailed report to the governor and legislative committees within 30 days, including the position's title, description, and necessity. This provision excludes IT roles covered by collective bargaining agreements.