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History
- Approval memo.9
- Signed chap.250
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 58–0
- 3rd reading cal.847
- Substituted for S7409
- Referred to labor
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.784
- Reported
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- Referred to labor
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Makes provisions permanent relating to the establishment of an alternative dispute resolution system to resolve certain claims through collective bargaining agreements
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor George Onorato
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9898
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 491 of the laws of 1995 amending the workers' compensation law relating to permitting the establishment of an alternative dispute resolution system to resolve workers' compen- sation claims through collective bargaining agreements, in relation to making such provisions permanent
Purpose
Makes permanent the alternative dispute resolution system to resolve workers' compensation claims through collective bargaining agreements.
Summary of provisions
Section one permanently extends the alternative dispute resolution system for certain workers' compensation claims.
Existing law
Present law expires on Dec. 31, 2010.
Justification
The alternative dispute resolution system for the resol- ution for certain construction industry claims has been successful for employers and workers.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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