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NY A09499

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Daniel O'Donnell

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires that school transportation contracts in cities with a population of one million or more include employee protection provisions aimed at maintaining a qualified workforce and avoiding labor disputes

  • Mandates provisions for preference in hiring of employees from prior contract employers, preservation of wages, benefits, and seniority, and other hiring and retention protections

  • Applies to contracts awarded by boards of education or city school districts through lowest responsible bidder selection or evaluation of proposals methods

  • Requires transportation to be provided within thirty days of issuance of a court order and buses must meet minimum requirements established by the commissioner of transportation

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to contracts for the transportation of children in cities with a population of one million or more; all contracts shall include employee protection provisions rationally relating to the promotion of a pool of qualified workers and the avoidance of labor disputes.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/18/2014
Rules6/17/2014
Ways and Means6/16/2014
Education5/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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