Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5702

Introduced
2/26/25  

Caption

Increases the number of days a retired municipal employee could work in a calendar year without interruption of pension benefits to ninety (90) days.

Impact

The impact of this amendment could be significant for local municipalities. By allowing retired employees to work for a longer period without penalty, municipalities can tap into a skilled workforce that can help address staffing shortages or assist in seasonal work. This is especially relevant for public service roles that require specialized knowledge, where retired employees can quickly be reintegrated as they are already familiar with the workings of the municipality.

Summary

House Bill 5702, introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly, seeks to amend the existing legislation regulating the retirement of municipal employees. The primary change proposed in this bill is the increase in the number of calendar days that retired municipal employees can work without losing their pension benefits, raising the limit from 75 to 90 days. This adjustment is designed to provide greater flexibility for both retired employees and municipal services that may benefit from their experience and expertise.

Contention

While the bill appears to be beneficial in providing municipalities with more staffing options, there may be underlying concerns regarding budget implications for pension systems. Critics may argue that allowing more retired employees to return to work could strain fund reserves if the number of retirees actively working increases significantly. Ultimately, there may be discussions regarding the balance between providing employment opportunities for retirees and the financial sustainability of municipal pension systems.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H6179

Requires the Rhode Island housing authority to update the count of affordable housing stock in the town of Tiverton two (2) times per year.

RI H6180

Ensures that minimum egress requirements for conventional subdivisions in Tiverton apply equally to comprehensive permit applications and cannot be waived, modified, or reduced for such applications.

RI H6184

Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

RI H5692

Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.

RI H5022

Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.

RI H6182

Requires any person who applies to rent or purchase a residence located in Town of Tiverton which qualifies as low and moderate income housing, shall require proof of Rhode Island residency or employment by a local, state or federal entity.

RI H6215

Requires the town of Tiverton to require a minimum number of affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.

RI H5371

Allows the towns of Burrillville and Glocester to publish notices in any newspaper located within their municipalities and would also allow publication in other designated digital or print platforms selected by their city or town councils.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.