S.3050

Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26

Rhode Island S3050 allows retired superior court magistrates to be reemployed without losing retirement benefits.

Rhode Island S3050 permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform magistrate services and be reemployed by the superior court. This reemployment does not result in any forfeiture or reduction of retirement benefits. The bill specifies that these services can be performed for up to 90 days per year. The reemployed magistrate retains all powers and authority of a sitting magistrate but does not count towards the total number of judicial officers. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · Jun 4
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Finance

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A