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21 Co-sponsors
- Martin J. Golden
- Eric Adams
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
- Tony Avella
- Martin Malavé Dilan
- Thomas K. Duane
- Adriano Espaillat
- Michael Gianaris
- Ruth Hassell-Thompson
- Shirley L. Huntley
- Jeffrey D. Klein
- Liz Krueger
- Velmanette Montgomery
- Kevin S. Parker
- José Peralta
- Bill Perkins
- John L. Sampson
- Diane J. Savino
- José M. Serrano
- Daniel L. Squadron
- Toby Ann Stavisky
History
- Substituted by A9869
- Ordered to third reading cal.1530
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to finance
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Directs the state to reimburse the city of New York for the health care benefits of the retirees of the New York city off-track betting corporation; appropriation
Vetoed · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6868
Title of bill
An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to provision of health insurance and supplemental benefits to retirees of the New York city off-track betting corporation; and making an appropriation therefor
Purpose
This bill would require the state of New York to maintain the health insurance and supplemental benefits received by retirees of the New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill sets forth a legislative intent.
Section two of the bill amends section 606(4)of the Racing, Pari-mutuel wagering and Breeding Law to require the state of New York to reimburse the city of New York or its designee and applicable welfare fund benefit programs for the actual cost of health insurance and welfare benefit programs.
Section four of the bill would make the act effective immediately.
Justification
Prior to the closure of the New York City Off Track Betting Corporation on December 7, 2010, retirees of the corporation received health insurance through the New York City employees health insurance plan pursuant to Chapter 115 of the Laws of 2008. Some employees received supplemental benefits (such as prescription drug, optical and dental) through welfare fund benefit plans funded through employer contributions.
Employees entered NYCOTB service with the assurance that, if they retired from NYCOTB, they and their dependants would receive these benefits. It was indeed part of the quid pro quo for their employment. Upon closure, the promise was broken, resulting in severe financial hardship and even more, important, danger to the health and lives of NYCOTB retirees and their dependants.
The state of New York should honor its commitment to protect the welfare of these former public employees and restore the health insurance and supplemental benefits of current and future NYCOTB retirees. Any annual cost associated with the bill will diminish with the passage of time and must be balanced against additional cost the state would occur should these individuals need to secure other public benefits. This bill addresses the Governor's veto message by attaching an appropriation to the legislation.
Legislative history
2011 Veto # 62.
Fiscal implications
$7 million.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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