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NY S06491
Bill
Status
11/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Amends civil practice law to allow courts to confirm arbitration awards in public sector disputes within one year of delivery, unless a party files to vacate or modify within 90 days.
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Applies only to arbitrations between public employers and their employees.
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Defines "public employer" to include the state, counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, public universities, special districts, public authorities, and other governmental entities exercising state powers.
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Designates both county and sheriff as joint public employers in counties where the sheriff position is elected.
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Updates outdated pronoun language in existing arbitration confirmation statute from "him" to "them."
Legislative Description
Provides that the court shall confirm an award in a public sector arbitration proceeding upon application of a party made within one year after delivery to the party, unless an application to vacate or modify the award upon certain grounds is made.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.679
11/21/2023