Summary: The resolution introduced by Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Ackerman, and Chippendale seeks to formally reject the proposed salary increases for eleven eligible unclassified service directors of state executive departments, as submitted by the Department of Administration. This action is in accordance with Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 36-4-16.4, which mandates that the Department of Administration conduct a public hearing each March to determine the salaries for these positions and subsequently refer any proposed increases to the General Assembly by the end of April.

Following the public hearing held on March 26, 2025, the Department of Administration communicated the proposed salary increases to the General Assembly on April 18, 2025. The resolution calls for a concurrent vote from both the House and Senate to reject these proposed increases, thereby preventing them from taking effect. A majority vote from each house is required for the resolution to pass and officially reject the salary adjustments. The resolution was introduced on May 09 and is recommended for immediate consideration.