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NY S07050

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Municipal Law Section 72-c to extend existing police training expense provisions to include firefighter training schools
  • Authorizes counties, cities, towns, and villages to appropriate and raise funds for annual expenses of fire department members attending firefighter training schools within or outside the state
  • Requires new employers (municipal corporations or county sheriffs) to reimburse prior employers for firefighter training expenses on a pro rata basis if the firefighter changes employment within three years of graduation
  • Reimbursable expenses include salary, tuition, enrollment fees, books, and transportation costs to and from training school
  • Exempts reimbursement requirements for expenses already covered by employment or labor agreements and for basic training if employment changes occur after the member's training certificate expires

Legislative Description

Relates to the appropriation of funds for the training of firefighters.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Local Government1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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