Labor & Employment

died · Rhode Island · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 7217: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM-CLASSIFICATION PLAN

Require that the classification guide to desk audit analysis and class specification development be amended so that the lack of supervision of other employees not prevent an employee from receiving a classification upgrade

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes barrier to classification upgrades for public employees, enabling career advancement and potential pay increases under merit system classification standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 7082: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION

Recognizes that municipal employees have the opportunity to utilize binding arbitration and establishes new factors for the arbitrators to consider. These factors include comparisons of wages/hourly conditions of employment in similarly skilled jobs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes wage comparison factors for municipal employee arbitration, strengthening negotiation rights and fair compensation standards.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7161: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. Grant a 2.89% COLA for eligible retirees. Provided a modification reducing federal AGI for public pension benefits from the RI employees retirement system.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases retirement benefits and COLA for teachers, strengthening post-employment financial security for public sector workers.85% confidence

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