Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2414

Introduced

2/15/22

Refer

2/15/22

Report Pass

5/4/22

Caption

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Minimum Wage (creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Rhode Island’s Minimum Wage, And Who Reports Back To The Senate No Later Than May 4, 2022, And Whose Life Would Expire On January 4, 2023.)

Impact

The creation of this commission signifies a legislative acknowledgment of the complexities surrounding minimum wage issues in Rhode Island. The outcome of the commission’s findings could influence future legislation, possibly leading to adjustments in the state's minimum wage structure. This bill reflects ongoing discussions regarding the balance between protecting workers' rights and the implications for businesses, particularly in sectors heavily reliant on minimum wage employees. Additionally, the legislative commission allows for diverse viewpoints, gathering insights from various stakeholders including businesses, labor advocates, and public members.

Summary

Senate Bill S2414 establishes a special legislative commission tasked with the study and review of Rhode Island's minimum wage. This commission will consist of eleven members, including state senators, representatives from labor organizations, business associations, and public members. Their objective is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state's minimum wage policies in comparison with those of neighboring states, ultimately aiming to provide actionable recommendations that would benefit Rhode Islanders. The commission is also set to report its findings to the Senate by May 4, 2022, with its existence concluding on January 4, 2023.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise during the commission's discussions, particularly amongst stakeholders with differing interests in wage policies. Advocacy groups may push for an increase in the minimum wage to ensure living wages for workers, while business organizations may express concerns that higher wages could lead to increased costs and potential job losses. The varying perspectives on how minimum wage adjustments could impact the economic landscape create a dynamic atmosphere for debate as the commission conducts its study.

Latest RI S2414 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S0216

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study Rhode Island’s minimum wage from May 4, 2025, to May 4, 2026, and said commission would expire on January 4, 2027.)

RI S2993

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an 11 member commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders, and would report back by February 5, 2027, and expire on April 5, 2027.)

RI S0831

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2026, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2026.)

RI S2417

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11 member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2027, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2027.)

RI S3009

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SHARED SERVICES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR REGIONALIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND (Creates a 9 member commission to study shared services and the potential for regionalization of school districts, and who would report back to the Senate by April 15, 2027, and whose life would expire once its report is issued.)

RI H7532

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND (That a special joint legislative commission be created consisting of 20 members and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than January 5, 2027, and said commission expires on March 5, 2027.)

RI H8131

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS (Creates a 13-member joint commission to study Rhode Island’s method of funding charter schools, and would report back to the Governor and the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, and would expire on July 1, 2027.)

RI H8349

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMENDING RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAW § 44-3-3 (Creates a 7-member commission to study and provide recommendations for amending RI General Law §44-3-3, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, and would expire on March 5, 2027.)

RI S0518

CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE

RI H8042

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RHODE ISLAND CONDOMINIUM ACT (Creates a special legislative commission to study the Rhode Island condominium act.)

Similar Bills

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