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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--

ADMINISTRATION

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Serpa, and Fellela

     Date Introduced: February 26, 2025

     Referred To: House State Government & Elections

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 36-8 of the General Laws entitled "Retirement System —

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Administration" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     36-8-22. Board meetings -- Online distribution.

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     (a) The retirement board shall provide:

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     (1) The online distribution of any archived video or audio recordings of meetings of the

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board to be displayed on the employees' retirement system website; and

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     (2) The online distribution of all video or audio recordings of meetings occurring on or

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after the enactment of this section, which shall be displayed on the employees' retirement system

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website.

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     (b) The provisions of this section shall apply to any subsidiary board to the retirement board

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that specializes in state investments.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--

ADMINISTRATION

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     This act would require the state retirement board to publish online all archived video or

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audio recordings and all future recordings of meetings of the board.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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