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NY A09437
Bill
Status
3/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Renewable energy projects receiving New York state grants, guaranteed loans, tax benefits, or funding must enter into a memorandum of understanding with a labor organization representing transitioning fossil fuel industry workers before project completion.
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The memorandum of understanding is a material condition for ongoing authorization to operate and maintain the renewable energy project.
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The memorandum applies only to employees necessary for maintenance and operation of the renewable energy project and must include safety and training standards, disaster response measures, guaranteed hours, staffing levels, pay rate protection, and retraining programs.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires every renewable energy generating project receiving grants, guaranteed loans, tax benefits or funding from New York state to enter into a memorandum of understanding for the operation and maintenance of such project with a bona fide labor organization of jurisdiction that is actively engaged in representing transitioning utility workers in the fossil fuel industry.
Last Action
referred to energy
3/14/2024