S 8379 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to the promotion of employment of people with disabilities

This bill creates a new task force within the Department of Labor to help state agencies hire and keep people with disabilities in the workforce. The group will consist of 16 members appointed by the governor, including representatives from various state departments, labor unions, business leaders, and individuals with disabilities. The task force will meet at least every three months to study unemployment issues, review existing programs, and develop strategies to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. After two years, the group must submit a public report with recommendations to the governor and state legislators on how the state can better support these workers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 25, 2024 Last action May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 8379A
May 15, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO DISABILITIES
Jan 25, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
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Jessica Ramos
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