This bill amends various sections of the General Laws related to longevity payments for non-classified employees in the education sector, state employees, and employees of quasi-public corporations. It establishes that non-classified employees of the Board of Governors for Higher Education and the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education are entitled to a longevity payment of 5% of their base salary after ten years of service, increasing to 10% after twenty years. However, it also stipulates that no further longevity increases will be granted starting July 1, 2011, for these employees, with specific provisions for those under collective bargaining agreements in effect on June 1, 2011.

Additionally, the bill introduces a significant change effective July 1, 2025, allowing state employees to negotiate longevity payments in their subsequent collective bargaining agreements. This provision applies across various sectors, including the legislative and judicial branches, and quasi-public corporations. The bill aims to provide a structured approach to longevity payments while also addressing the need for future negotiations regarding these payments.

Statutes affected:
743: 16-59-7.2, 16-60-7.2, 36-6-22, 36-16.2-1