Creates the New York city transit authority safety advisory panel to study and report on safety from terrorist acts and to provide a moratorium on the closing of token booths and minimum staffing levels on trains operated in passenger service in the NYC transit system.
This bill removes the standard earnings limit that would otherwise reduce retirement benefits for retired police officers who work full-time. It specifically applies to retired sworn officers hired as investigators by any county district attorney's office. The change allows these individuals to earn a full salary without having their pension benefits reduced due to their new employment. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.
This bill allows emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and advanced EMTs in New York to count time taken for child care leave toward their retirement benefits. It requires these workers to file a claim by December 31, 2025 (or within 90 days of ending the leave) and pay the retirement contributions they would have made during the leave, plus interest. The bill provides up to one year of retirement credit for each period of approved child care leave, ensuring this time is recognized in their pension calculations. It directly affects EMTs and AEMTs covered by collective bargaining agreements who take unpaid child care leave.
Prevents public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and their dependents by such public employer.
This 2016 bill requires local governments to get state comptroller approval before privatizing public bus services. It mandates that transit authorities publicly disclose details about the proposed services, how worker benefits might change, and submit competitive bids. The contract must cost at least 15% less than current public operation, and the comptroller can reject proposals that fail to meet quality or cost standards. The bill directly affects city or county bus systems considering private contractors and ensures public oversight of such contracts.
Includes any parent or parent of a minor who cares for such minor child with an intellectual or developmental disability within the health care and mental hygiene worker bonuses.
This bill allows cities and counties to create their own local anti-discrimination laws that apply to discriminatory conduct occurring within their geographic boundaries, regardless of where the affected person lives. It defines "local human rights law" and establishes commissions to enforce these laws, giving them authority to handle complaints and investigate violations. These local laws are enforceable by anyone affected by discrimination within the jurisdiction (even non-residents), and by residents even if discrimination occurred elsewhere - provided it involves a state resident or business. The bill also requires local commissions to reflect community diversity in membership and outlines their duties to foster understanding and conduct educational programs.
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Authorizes the reissuance of emergency assistance to needy families with children, safety net assistance, SNAP benefits, or emergency assistance for aged, blind and disabled persons in instances of fraud or theft of benefits.
Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, 911 operators, communications officers, police communication technicians, emergency services operators and emergency services dispatchers employed by the state, or a county or municipal emergency services department.
