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NY A01750

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karines Reyes

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

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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