New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S01750

Introduced
1/13/25  
Refer
1/13/25  

Caption

Provides for comparable salary and other benefits for state employees designated managerial or confidential to ensure such employees receive an increase in salary at least equal to the percentage of the general salary increases provided to employees in a bargaining unit that receives the highest percentage general salary increase and other benefits.

Summary

Bill S01750 aims to amend the civil service law in New York to ensure that state employees designated as managerial or confidential receive salary increases that are at least equal to the highest percentage of salary increases provided to any bargaining unit. This includes both general salary increases and any lump sum payments that may be offered to those bargaining units. The intent is to maintain equity in compensation between managerial employees and those in collective bargaining units, thereby addressing potential disparities in pay scales within state employment.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would directly affect the compensation structure for managerial and confidential state employees, ensuring they are not left behind in salary adjustments compared to their counterparts in bargaining units. This could lead to increased financial obligations for the state, as it would require budget adjustments to accommodate the mandated salary increases and lump sum payments, potentially impacting other areas of state funding.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S01750 appears to be cautiously supportive among proponents who argue for fair compensation for managerial employees. However, there may be concerns regarding the financial implications for the state budget, which could lead to opposition from fiscal conservatives or those worried about the sustainability of such salary increases in the long term.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from concerns about the fiscal impact of the bill, particularly from lawmakers who prioritize budget constraints and fiscal responsibility. There may also be discussions about the fairness of salary increases for managerial employees in comparison to other state employees, especially in light of varying economic conditions and budgetary pressures.

Companion Bills

NY A02676

Same As Provides for comparable salary and other benefits for state employees designated managerial or confidential to ensure such employees receive an increase in salary at least equal to the percentage of the general salary increases provided to employees in a bargaining unit that receives the highest percentage general salary increase and other benefits.

Previously Filed As

NY A02676

Provides for comparable salary and other benefits for state employees designated managerial or confidential to ensure such employees receive an increase in salary at least equal to the percentage of the general salary increases provided to employees in a bargaining unit that receives the highest percentage general salary increase and other benefits.

NY S02395

Provides that state employees designated managerial or confidential shall receive an increase in salary comparable to the percentage of the general salary increases provided to employees in the state's professional, scientific, and technical services bargaining unit.

NY S07655

Provides for comparable salary and other benefits for state employees designated managerial or confidential which shall not be withheld unless an employee has received a formal written performance evaluation rating of unsatisfactory or its equivalent.

NY A08521

Provides for comparable salary and other benefits for state employees designated managerial or confidential which shall not be withheld unless an employee has received a formal written performance evaluation rating of unsatisfactory or its equivalent.

NY SB585

Increasing annual salaries of certain state employees

NY HB815

State employees; provide for 3% salary increase.

NY S283

Provides comparable salary increases and performance advancement adjustments for certain State employees assigned to titles with no range or rate.

NY HB1508

Teachers' salaries; provide $4,000.00 increase to minimum salary scale.

NY SB707

Providing increase in salary to WV Birth-to-Three contracted therapists and employees

NY SB629

Providing increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employees

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.