H7055

Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7055 allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements starting July 1, 2026.

Rhode Island H7055 amends state laws to allow state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements starting July 1, 2026. The bill specifies that employees with existing longevity provisions will continue to receive their current benefits. The changes apply to various state entities, including the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Jun 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 30

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance