S.2683

Enhances and further defines the role of the board of trustees of the University of Rhode Island. This act would also provide a more efficient procurement process for the university.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2683 enhances the University of Rhode Island's board of trustees role and improves procurement efficiency.

Rhode Island S2683 amends the role of the University of Rhode Island's board of trustees, enhancing its authority and responsibilities. The board is now empowered to enter into collective bargaining agreements with employees, manage contracts, and establish procurement rules. It also reviews the university president's performance annually. The act provides a more efficient procurement process, exempts the university from certain limitations on full-time equivalent positions, and defines various terms related to procurement and university operations. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

RDD

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance