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New York Assembly Bill A08800

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08800

Introduced
6/6/25  
Refer
6/6/25  
Report Pass
6/11/25  
Refer
6/11/25  

Caption

Relates to terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of investigators, senior investigators, and investigative specialists in the division of state police; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit; makes an appropriation therefor; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would significantly change the compensation structure for state police investigators and related roles. It establishes a clear salary schedule that varies based on years of service and location, which is expected to draw and retain skilled personnel in the law enforcement sector. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for longevity payments that reward employees for years of service, as well as contribution to an employee benefits fund that would support members of the collective unit.

Summary

A08800 is a legislative bill aimed at amending the executive law concerning terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit that includes investigators, senior investigators, and investigative specialists within the New York State Police. It introduces new salary schedules and modifies employee benefit provisions. The bill seeks to update workers' compensation, benefits, and allowances to better align with contemporary standards and address the needs of the workforce within the state police division.

Contention

The discussions surrounding the bill reveal points of contention primarily related to how salary adjustments and employee benefits are funded and managed. Critics may argue that while the intention to reform compensation packages is commendable, the funding mechanisms through state appropriations could place undue strain on the state budget. Additionally, some voices have raised concerns about the adequacy of proposed salaries in comparison to the demands and risks associated with law enforcement work, signaling a need for ongoing dialogue and potential amendments to safeguard the workforce's interests.

Latest A08800 Activity

Companion Bills

NY S08384

Same As Relates to terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of investigators, senior investigators, and investigative specialists in the division of state police; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit; makes an appropriation therefor; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Previously Filed As

NY A07766

Implements agreements between the state and an employee organization relating to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; makes an appropriation therefor (Part A); provides for the salaries of certain state officers and employees excluded from collective negotiating units; makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

NY S07576

Implements agreements between the state and an employee organization relating to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; makes an appropriation therefor (Part A); provides for the salaries of certain state officers and employees excluded from collective negotiating units; makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

NY S09818

Provides for compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for members of the agency police services unit; implements an agreement between the state and the employee organization representing the members of the collective negotiating unit designated as the agency police services unit.

NY A10525

Provides for compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for members of the agency police services unit; implements an agreement between the state and the employee organization representing the members of the collective negotiating unit designated as the agency police services unit.

NY S09821

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for members of the district council 37 rent regulation services unit; relates to location pay for certain state officers and employees; implements a collective bargaining agreement between the state of New York and the district council 37 rent regulation services unit; makes appropriations.

NY A10528

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for members of the district council 37 rent regulation services unit; relates to location pay for certain state officers and employees; implements a collective bargaining agreement between the state of New York and the district council 37 rent regulation services unit; makes appropriations.

NY A01003

Implements certain collective bargaining agreements relating to terms and conditions of employment of certain nonjudicial officers and employees of the unified court system.

NY S01521

Implements certain collective bargaining agreements relating to terms and conditions of employment of certain nonjudicial officers and employees of the unified court system.

NY S09820

Provides for compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of state officers and employees who are the members of the security supervisors unit; increases salary payable to certain officers and employees; authorizes funding of joint labor-management committees; implements an agreement between the state and the employee organization representing the members of the security supervisors unit.

NY A10527

Provides for compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of state officers and employees who are the members of the security supervisors unit; increases salary payable to certain officers and employees; authorizes funding of joint labor-management committees; implements an agreement between the state and the employee organization representing the members of the security supervisors unit.

Similar Bills

NY S08384

Relates to terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of investigators, senior investigators, and investigative specialists in the division of state police; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit; makes an appropriation therefor; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

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