2026 -- S 2709

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF

     Introduced By: Senators Raptakis, Burke, de la Cruz, Bell, Ciccone, Famiglietti,
Appollonio, Dimitri, Rogers, and Thompson

     Date Introduced: February 27, 2026

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Sections 22-6-15 and 22-6-16 of the General Laws in Chapter 22-6 entitled

"Committees and Staff" are hereby amended to read as follows:

     22-6-15. Annual appropriations.

     The general assembly shall annually appropriate a sum that shall be necessary to carry out

the provisions of §§ 22-6-10 — 22-6-14 and § 22-6-16.

     22-6-16. Nonprofit funding transparency.

     (a) Any nonprofit entity that receives grants or other funding in excess of fifty thousand

dollars ($50,000) from the general assembly directly or appropriated through the state budget for

any fiscal year shall, within ninety (90) days of the receipt of the grant or appropriation, provide

information relating to employee compensation within the nonprofit entity provide a complete and

detailed list consisting of the highest paid director, officer and employee, including the name and

salary, costs and benefits, including but not limited to, health insurance, retirement or pension

benefits, rental cars, lodging, communication devices, and any other form of compensation to the

general assembly. Any other sources of funding, including fundraising, endowments, trusts,

memorial gifts or any and all activities that fund the nonprofit entity shall also be included in the

disclosure.

     (b) The nonprofit entity shall disclose the total benefit package paid to the five (5) highest

compensated employees with reportable compensation of at least one hundred thousand dollars

($100,000) from the organization during the previous fiscal year. This disclosure shall include a

description of the position; the total salary or compensation paid along with all benefits provided,

including but not limited to: health insurance, retirement, or pension contributions; and any other

allowances for items such as automobiles, lodging, or communication devices. Provided, however,

the name of the individual employee need not be disclosed.

     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 GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF

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     This act would require nonprofit entities who receive grants or other funding to provide a

detailed list of their ten highest paid directors, officers or employees’ salaries and benefits,

including the names of said individuals.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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