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NY A01750
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karines Reyes
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Director of Civil Service to establish pay differentials for state employees in positions requiring proficiency in a language other than English, when private or public sector wage practices show higher pay for such skills
- Pay differentials would be added to base salary without affecting performance awards, longevity payments, or other benefits, and would count toward retirement compensation
- Requires the Department of Civil Service to conduct a study and publish a report within one year on state job titles requiring foreign language proficiency
- Study must examine employee demographics (gender, race/ethnicity), salary grades, exam frequency, promotion rates, and career mobility opportunities for these positions
- Mandates all public employers in the classified state service to provide assistance and information to complete the required study
Legislative Description
Relates to compensation paid to persons employed in positions requiring foreign language skills; establishes career ladders for persons holding such positions; establishes supervisory positions for persons required to have foreign language skills.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/25/2025
Governmental Employees1/14/2025
Full Bill Text
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