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RI S2171
RI S2171Amends the OPA desk audit classification rules to eliminate supervising other employees as a factor for position upgrade eligibility.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would amend the OPA desk audit classification rules to eliminate supervising other employees as a factor for position upgrade eligibility. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the rules for classifying state employee positions, specifically within the Office of Personnel Administration's (OPA) desk audit process, by removing the supervision of other employees as a factor that determines if a position is eligible for an upgrade. The OPA is responsible for creating and maintaining a classification plan that groups similar jobs together based on their duties and responsibilities, and this change means that simply managing other staff will no longer automatically qualify a position for a higher classification or pay grade. The bill also states that these changes will become effective immediately upon being passed into law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Sue Sosnowski (D)*,
Bob Britto (D),
John Burke (D),
Lou DiPalma (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Victoria Gu (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2171.pdf |
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