Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain employees of the New York Power Authority

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for employees of the New York Power Authority who are a member of the public employee organization certified or recognized to represent employees of such authority.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Amends the Retirement and Social Security Law.

Committee

Civil Service And Pensions · New York State Senate

Also referred to Governmental Employees · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This legislation directs the New York Power Authority to offer optional retirement benefits after 25 years of service in certain positions.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Civil Service And Pensions
Senate Civil Service And PensionsMay 20, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Robert Jackson

Democratic1

Robert Jackson

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The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph A. Griffo says this is needed

Electricians and certain other skilled tradespeople are highly sought- after and often leave the public service for more generous compensation in the private sector. Mastering the specialized and complex skills required for positions at New York Power Authority facilities can take up to 5 years or more. Because of the length of time required to complete training and gain necessary experience at these unique oper- ations, it's critical to offer benefits to attract and retain this valu- able state workforce. Additionally, many of the highly skilled tradespeople at NYPA work in positions maintaining high voltage, high altitude assets. This work is dangerous, as well as physically and mentally taxing, and leads to a higher turnover of the workforce than in other positions. In other phys- ical and hazardous careers, like firefighting and law enforcement, members are offered a retirement plan after 25 years of service. This legislation would enable NYPA employees in certain positions to opt-in to a new retirement plan. A retirement plan that recognizes the impact of the physical work conducted by IBEW Local 2032 and Local 2104 employees at NYPA facilities will increase recruitment and retention of in-demand professionals.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Enacting Clause Stricken
ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
NY Assembly
May 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 27, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Finance
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
NY Senate
May 23, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Governmental Employees
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly

Show full history (3 earlier events)

May 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Apr 16, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
Apr 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate

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