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History
- Print number 399a
- Amend and recommit to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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Requires legislative approval of any contract between a corporation and New York state that would require the relocation of 75 or more employees across county lines
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor John McEneny
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general obligations law and the state finance law, in relation to imposing certain contractual obligations upon the state
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to bring a needed structure to the process of determining whether a relocation across county lines, of 75 or more state employees, is justifiable.
Summary of provisions
In Section 1, the general obligations law is amended by adding a new section 5-335 to require approval of the State comptroller and the State Legislature by concurrent resolution, of any contract which involves the relocation across county lines of seventy-five or more employees who are performing a public function, Section 112 of the state finance law is amended by adding a new paragraph (c).
Justification
This legislation would require the approval of the Comptroller and Legislature of any decision involving the relocation across county lines, of 75 or more employees. Currently, there is no formal approval process for such contracts. The relocation is determined by a few state officials and may not always be in the best interest of the public employees or the state. Requiring approval of both the Comptroller and Legislature will bring a needed structure to the process. Involving additional government scrutiny in the approval process will ensure that there is a justification for each move.
Legislative history
2007/08: S.817A/A.1537A Remained in the Committees on Judiciary 2005/06: S.710/A.1436 Remained in the Committees on Judiciary 2003/04: S.1241/A.2735 Remained in the Committees on Judiciary 2001/02: S.2478/A.4663 Remained in the Committees on Judiciary
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after January 1, 2010.
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