Relates to military leave for all represented and non represented persons employed by the port authority of New York and New Jersey
This bill expands military leave protections for all employees of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, covering both unionized and non-unionized workers. It guarantees paid time off for active duty, training, and attending military schools, ensuring that this leave does not negatively impact promotions, tenure, or retirement benefits. Additionally, the legislation mandates that employees receive their regular salary for up to 30 days of military service in a year and allows them to make up missed retirement contributions while serving. The bill also provides specific provisions for healthcare-related absences for those who served in combat zones.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 1, 2023
Last action Jun 6, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 6, 2024
How they voted
20–0
Passed
Total votes 20
Jun 6, 2024
D
Democratic13
100% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 6, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 6, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0)
senate
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
May 1, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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