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NY A04934
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lester Chang
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of Military and Naval Affairs to establish a working group within six months to examine designating New York organized militia members as public employees
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Working group will include up to three representatives each from veteran organizations, the State Comptroller's office, NY State and Local Retirement System, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, Department of Civil Service, and Department of Labor
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Group must analyze costs and benefits, limitations for active duty members, necessary regulatory or legislative reforms, and fiscal consequences to retirement and pension systems
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Preliminary findings and policy recommendations due within one year, followed by a minimum 60-day public comment period, with final recommendations issued within 180 days after comments close
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Final recommendations must be shared with Senate and Assembly leadership; the act expires and is repealed four years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Establishes the organized militia as public employees working group to examine the potential costs and benefits of designating members of the New York state organized militia as public employees.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
1/7/2026