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NY S04285
Bill
Status
3/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits for retirees and dependents or lowering employer contributions below May 1, 2008 levels from May 1, 2008 through May 15, 2017.
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Any reduction in retiree benefits or employer contributions must be matched by equivalent reductions to the same active employee group during the same period.
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Applies to the state, counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, colleges and universities, public authorities, commissions, and other governmental entities exercising state powers.
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Does not supersede or diminish terms of collective bargaining agreements.
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Takes effect immediately and is deemed to have been in effect since May 1, 2008.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the unilateral diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance from May 1, 2008 until May 15, 2017; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016