Requiring the head of each state agency to certify the number of full-time positions paid from the state general fund that have been vacant for more than 180 calendar days and lapsing state general fund appropriations for such positions for fiscal year 2026.
Provides for school district employees who have been provisionally appointed to a position for at least nine months without an exam being offered for such position to receive a permanent appointment in such position.
Provides that lease renewal for farming of farmland is exempt from public bidding requirements if tenant under prior lease has farmed land for at least 10 years.
Provides for a residency requirement of at least six (6) months rather than one year for the Rhode Island family court to have jurisdiction over a divorce complaint.