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NY A02424
Bill
Status
1/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 13.17 to require the Commissioner to take specified actions when the state plan determines significant service reductions are anticipated at state-operated developmental disabilities facilities or research institutes.
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Commissioner must confer with Department of Civil Service, Governor's Office of Employee Relations, and other agencies to develop strategies minimizing workforce impact through state employment opportunities and retraining/redeployment programs, with participation from labor organizations and managerial employees.
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Commissioner must consult with Department of Economic Development and other agencies to develop strategies minimizing impact of service reductions on local and regional economies.
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Commissioner must provide notice to local governments, community organizations, labor organizations, employees, and advocacy groups of potential significant service reductions at least twelve months prior to commencing such reductions.
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Commissioner must consult with Office of General Services and other agencies to develop alternative uses for facilities' land and buildings, including review of other state programs or agencies that could expand operations onto state-operated campuses.
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner for people with developmental disabilities to take certain actions upon making a determination that there will be a significant service reduction at a state-operated facility which is subject to his or her supervision; requires steps be taken to reduce the impact upon employees, and the local and regional economies; also requires notice to affected persons, entities and governments, and seeking alternative uses of such facilities.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012