Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2674

Introduced
3/10/22  

Caption

Courts -- Justices Of Supreme, Superior, And Family Courts -- Traffic Tribunal

Impact

If enacted, S2674 would result in significant changes to the retirement provisions for magistrates serving in the traffic tribunal. The bill stipulates that magistrates will receive all credits and benefits akin to those received by justices in the state's judiciary. This will address existing disparities in retirement benefits among various judicial roles and could potentially lead to improved recruitment and retention of quality candidates to serve as magistrates.

Summary

S2674, introduced by Senator Stephen R. Archambault, aims to amend existing laws regarding the retirement benefits and credits for magistrates of the traffic tribunal. The legislation seeks to extend similar retirement allowances and credits that are available to justices and judges of higher courts, such as the supreme, superior, and family courts. This change is intended to ensure that magistrates are treated equitably in terms of their retirement benefits, thereby enhancing the appeal of such positions within the judicial system.

Contention

The proposals within S2674 may lead to debates concerning the financial implications of increasing retirement benefits for magistrates. Some legislators may raise concerns about the impact on state budgets and whether such expansions of benefits are justifiable amid existing fiscal constraints. Moreover, there may be differing views on whether all magistrates should receive the same level of benefits as higher court justices, which could be a point of contention during discussions in the legislative process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S2860

Courts -- Justices Of Supreme, Superior, And Family Courts

RI S0289

Sets a mandatory retirement age of 75 for all justices and magistrates of the superior, district, workers’ compensation, family and traffic tribunal courts and provide that no pension or retirement benefits be affected thereby.

RI A08437

Renames the supreme court the superior court and the court of appeals the supreme court.

RI S1122

Increases statutory mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court Justices, Superior Court Judges, Tax Court Judges, Administrative Law Judges, Workers' Compensation Judges and county prosecutors from 70 to 72.

RI A3165

Increases statutory mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court Justices, Superior Court Judges, Tax Court Judges, Administrative Law Judges, Workers' Compensation Judges and county prosecutors from 70 to 72.

RI S1565

Increases statutory mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court Justices, Superior Court Judges, Tax Court Judges, Administrative Law Judges, and Workers' Compensation Judges from 70 to 75.

RI S3423

Increases statutory mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court Justices, Superior Court Judges, Tax Court Judges, Administrative Law Judges, and Workers' Compensation Judges from 70 to 75.

RI S0732

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.

RI H6138

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.

RI SJR27

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the membership of the tribunal to review the commission's recommendations, and the authority of the commission, the tribunal, and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct.

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