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RI S2140

RI S2140
Provides that compensation comparability studies of senior management, documents discussed at an open meeting, annual contracting reports, list of current salaries and positions, and all policies and procedures of public corporations be made public.


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Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would provide that compensation comparability studies of senior management and current salaries, all documents discussed at an open meeting, annual contracting reports, list of current salaries and positions, and any and all policies and procedures of board members of public corporations be made publicly available. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill expands public access to information from quasi-public corporations, which are entities established by the government but operate with some independence. Specifically, it mandates that compensation comparability studies for senior management, which are analyses comparing salaries to similar positions in other organizations, along with current and approved salaries, must be made public. Additionally, all documents that will be discussed at open meetings of these corporations, as well as annual contracting reports detailing expenditures, and a comprehensive list of current salaries for all positions must be publicly available. Furthermore, any and all policies and procedures established by the board members of these public corporations will also be accessible to the public. This increased transparency aims to ensure accountability and allow citizens to review how these entities are managed and how public funds are utilized.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/16/2026)

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