Connecticut 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 1 — AN ACT CONCERNING EARNED FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.

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The amended bill introduces specific definitions for terms related to a newly established Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, including "covered employee" and "Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund." It outlines the program's structure, which will provide up to twelve weeks of compensation for family and medical leave, with additional provisions for serious health conditions during pregnancy. The State Treasurer is tasked with managing the Trust Fund, and both employees and self-employed individuals can participate and contribute to the fund. Additionally, the amendment ensures that employees are informed of their rights regarding leave and that the Labor Commissioner has the authority to address complaints related to denials of compensation under the program.

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1 February Session, 2018   *_____SB00001LAB___032118____* AN ACT CONCERNING EARNED FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.
1971   *01971SB00001LAB* Referred to Committee on LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES   Introduced by:
  (LAB)   AN ACT CONCERNING EARNED FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) As used in this section and sections 2 to 14, inclusive, of this act:
(NEW) (Effective from passage) As used in this section and sections 2 to 13, inclusive, of this act:
(1) "Covered employee" means an individual who (A) (i) has earned not less than two thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars, or such minimum earning threshold as is prescribed by the Labor Commissioner pursuant to subsection (f) of section 2 of this act, from one or more employers during the employee's highest earning quarter within the five most recently completed calendar quarters, and (ii) is employed by an employer or not currently employed, (B) is a self-employed person or sole proprietor who is enrolled in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program pursuant to section 9 of this act, or (C) is a member of a collective bargaining unit that has negotiated inclusion in the program, in accordance with chapter 68 of the general statutes or sections 7-467 to 7-477, inclusive, of the general statutes;
(1) "Covered employee" means an individual who (A) (i) has earned not less than two thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars from one or more employers during the employee's highest earning quarter within the five most recently completed calendar quarters, and (ii) is employed by an employer or not currently employed, (B) is a self-employed person or sole proprietor who is enrolled in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program pursuant to section 8 of this act, or (C) is a member of a collective bargaining unit that has negotiated inclusion in the program, in accordance with chapter 68 of the general statutes or sections 7-467 to 7-477, inclusive, of the general statutes;
(4) "Employee" means any person engaged in service to an employer in the state in the business of the employer and shall include a self-employed person or sole proprietor in the state who elects coverage under section 9 of this act;
(4) "Employee" means any person engaged in service to an employer in the state in the business of the employer and shall include a self-employed person or sole proprietor in the state who elects coverage under section 8 of this act;
(8) "Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund" or "trust" means the trust fund established pursuant to section 4 of this act;
(8) "Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund" or "trust" means the trust fund established pursuant to section 3 of this act;
The program shall be administered by the administrator and shall offer up to twelve workweeks of family leave compensation to covered employees during any twelve-month period, or shall offer up to twelve workweeks of medical leave compensation to covered employees during any twelve-month period, or shall offer up to twelve workweeks of a combination of family and medical leave compensation to covered employees during any twelve-month period.
The program shall be administered by the administrator and shall offer up to twelve workweeks of family and medical leave compensation to covered employees during any twelve-month period.
(b) On or before July 1, 2020, the administrator shall begin collecting contributions to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund, established pursuant to section 4 of this act and, on and after July 1, 2021, shall begin to provide compensation to covered employees.
(b) On or before July 1, 2020, the administrator shall begin collecting contributions to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund, established pursuant to section 3 of this act and, on and after July 1, 2021, shall begin to provide compensation to covered employees.
For the purposes of this section and sections 4 to 14, inclusive, of this act, the administrator shall have the power to (1) determine whether an individual meets the requirements for compensation under this section;
For the purposes of this section and sections 3 to 13, inclusive, of this act, the administrator shall have the power to (1) determine whether an individual meets the requirements for compensation under this section;
(2) require a covered employee's claim for compensation pursuant to this section be supported by certification pursuant to section 31-51mm of the general statutes, as amended by this act;
(2) require a covered employee's claim for compensation pursuant to this section be supported by certification pursuant to section 31-51mm and subsection (d) of section 31-51ss of the general statutes, as amended by this act;
(c) Each employee shall contribute a percentage of his or her weekly earnings to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund, in a manner and form as prescribed by the administrator pursuant to section 7 of this act, provided such percentage shall not exceed one-half of one per cent.
(c) Each employee shall contribute a percentage of his or her weekly earnings to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund, in a manner and form as prescribed by the administrator pursuant to section 6 of this act, provided such percentage shall not exceed one-half of one per cent.
The amount of earnings subject to contributions for a given year shall not exceed the Social Security contribution and benefit base, as determined pursuant to 42 USC 430, as amended from time to time, and shall be utilized to provide compensation to covered employees pursuant to subsections (c) to (f), inclusive, of this section.
The amount of earnings subject to contributions for a given year shall not exceed the Social Security contribution and benefit base, as determined pursuant to 42 USC 430, as amended from time to time, and shall be utilized to provide compensation to covered employees pursuant to this subsection and subsections (d) to (f), inclusive, of this section.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) Any covered employee who takes leave pursuant to sections 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, of the general statutes, as amended by this act, shall, upon the expiration of such leave, be restored to the position the covered employee held at the time such leave commenced or to a position with equivalent seniority, status, employment benefits, pay and other terms and conditions of employment, including fringe benefits and service credits that the covered employee had been entitled to at the commencement of such leave if the employee has been employed (1) for at least six months by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested;
and (2) for at least five hundred hours of service with such employer during the six-month period preceding the first day of leave.
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(e) The assets of the trust shall be used for the purpose of distributing family and medical leave compensation to covered employees, educating and informing individuals about the program and paying the operational, administrative and investment costs of the trust, including those incurred pursuant to section 7 of this act.
(e) The assets of the trust shall be used for the purpose of distributing family and medical leave compensation to covered employees, educating and informing individuals about the program and paying the operational, administrative and investment costs of the trust, including those incurred pursuant to section 6 of this act.
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(1) Receive and invest moneys in the trust in any instruments, obligations, securities or property in accordance with sections 4 and 6 of this act;
(1) Receive and invest moneys in the trust in any instruments, obligations, securities or property in accordance with sections 3 and 5 of this act;
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Such process shall include, but not be limited to, the creation of an information packet including the necessary paperwork for an employee to participate in the program pursuant to section 9 of this act;
Such process shall include, but not be limited to, the creation of an information packet including the necessary paperwork for an employee to participate in the program pursuant to section 8 of this act;
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Such campaign shall include, but not be limited to, information about the requirements for receiving family and medical leave compensation, how to apply for such premiums and the circumstances for which such compensation may be available.
Such campaign shall include, but not be limited to, information about the requirements for receiving family and medical leave compensation, how to apply for such compensation and the circumstances for which such compensation may be available.
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(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2021) Each employer shall, at the time of hiring, and annually thereafter, provide notice to each of the employer's employees (1) of the entitlement to family and medical leave under sections 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, of the general statutes, as amended by this act, and 31-51ss of the general statutes, as amended by this act, and the terms under which such leave may be used, (2) that retaliation by the employer against the employee for requesting, applying for or using family and medical leave for which the employee is eligible is prohibited, and (3) that the employee has a right to file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner for any violation of said sections.
(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2021) Each employer shall, at the time of hiring, and annually thereafter, provide notice to each of the employer's employees (1) of the entitlement to family and medical leave under sections 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, of the general statutes, as amended by this act, and 31-51ss of the general statutes and the terms under which such leave may be used, (2) that retaliation by the employer against the employee for requesting, applying for or using family and medical leave for which the employee is eligible is prohibited, and (3) that the employee has a right to file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner for any violation of said sections.
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(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) The provisions of sections 2 to 14, inclusive, of this act are severable and if any provision is determined to contravene state or federal law, the remainder of sections 2 to 14, inclusive, of this act shall remain in full force and effect.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) The provisions of sections 2 to 13, inclusive, of this act are severable and if any provision is determined to contravene state or federal law, the remainder of sections 2 to 13, inclusive, of this act shall remain in full force and effect.
(b) Nothing in sections 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, of the general statutes, as amended by this act, and 31-51ss of the general statutes, as amended by this act, or sections 2 to 14, inclusive, of this act, shall be construed to (1) prevent employers from providing any benefits that are more expansive than those provided for under said sections, (2) diminish any rights provided to any covered employee under the terms of the covered employee's employment or a collective bargaining agreement, or (3) preempt or override the terms of any collective bargaining agreement effective prior to the effective date of this section.
(b) Nothing in sections 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, of the general statutes, as amended by this act, and 31-51ss of the general statutes or sections 2 to 13, inclusive, of this act, shall be construed to (1) prevent employers from providing any benefits that are more expansive than those provided for under said sections, (2) diminish any rights provided to any covered employee under the terms of the covered employee's employment or a collective bargaining agreement, or (3) preempt or override the terms of any collective bargaining agreement effective prior to the effective date of this section.
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(g) In any case in which [a husband and wife] two spouses entitled to leave under subsection (a) of this section are employed by the same employer, the aggregate number of workweeks of leave to which both may be entitled may be limited to [sixteen] twelve workweeks, which may be compensated under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, established pursuant to section 2 of this act, during any [twenty-four-month] twelve-month period, if such leave is taken:
(g) In any case in which [a husband and wife] two spouses entitled to leave under subsection (a) of this section are employed by the same employer, the aggregate number of workweeks of leave to which both may be entitled may be limited to [sixteen] twelve workweeks during any [twenty-four-month] twelve-month period, if such leave is taken:
In any case in which [a husband and wife] two spouses entitled to leave under subsection (i) of this section are employed by the same employer, the aggregate number of workweeks of leave to which both may be entitled may be limited to twenty-six workweeks twelve weeks of which may be compensated under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program established pursuant to section 2 of this act, during any twelve-month period.
In any case in which [a husband and wife] two spouses entitled to leave under subsection (i) of this section are employed by the same employer, the aggregate number of workweeks of leave to which both may be entitled may be limited to twenty-six workweeks during any twelve-month period.
(i) Subject to section 31-51mm, as amended by this act, an eligible employee who is the spouse, sibling, son or daughter, grandparent, grandchild, parent or next of kin of a current member of the armed forces, as defined in section 27-103, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation or therapy, is otherwise in outpatient status or is on the temporary disability retired list for a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty shall be entitled to a one-time benefit of twenty-six workweeks of leave during any twelve-month period for each armed forces member per serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty, which may be compensated under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program established pursuant to section 2 of this act.
(i) Subject to section 31-51mm, as amended by this act, an eligible employee who is the spouse, son or daughter, parent or next of kin of a current member of the armed forces, as defined in section 27-103, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation or therapy, is otherwise in outpatient status or is on the temporary disability retired list for a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty shall be entitled to a one-time benefit of twenty-six workweeks of leave during any twelve-month period for each armed forces member per serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty.
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For the purposes of this subsection, (1) "next of kin" means the armed forces member's nearest blood relative, other than the covered armed forces member's spouse, [parent] sibling, son or daughter, grandparent, grandchild, parent or any other individual related by blood or whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family member in the following order of priority:
For the purposes of this subsection, (1) "next of kin" means the armed forces member's nearest blood relative, other than the covered armed forces member's spouse, parent, son or daughter, in the following order of priority:
Blood relatives who have been granted legal custody of the armed forces member by court decree or statutory provisions, brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and first cousins, unless the covered armed forces member has specifically designated in writing another blood relative as his or her nearest blood relative for purposes of military caregiver leave, in which case the designated individual shall be deemed to be the covered armed forces member's next of kin;
Blood relatives who have been granted legal custody of the armed forces member by court decree or statutory provisions, brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and first cousins, unless the covered armed forces member has specifically designated in writing another blood relative as his or her nearest blood relative or any other individual whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family member for purposes of military caregiver leave, in which case the designated individual shall be deemed to be the covered armed forces member's next of kin;
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and (8) In the case of certification for intermittent leave or leave on a reduced leave schedule under subsection (i) of section 31-51ll, as amended by this act, a statement that the employee's intermittent leave or leave on a reduced leave schedule is necessary for the care of the spouse, sibling, son or daughter, grandparent, grandchild, parent, [or] next of kin or any other individual related by blood or whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family member who is a current member of the armed forces, as defined in section 27-103, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation or therapy, is otherwise in outpatient status or is on the temporary disability retired list, for a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty, and the expected duration and schedule of the intermittent leave or reduced leave schedule.
and (8) In the case of certification for intermittent leave or leave on a reduced leave schedule under subsection (i) of section 31-51ll, as amended by this act, a statement that the employee's intermittent leave or leave on a reduced leave schedule is necessary for the care of the spouse, son or daughter, parent or next of kin who is a current member of the armed forces, as defined in section 27-103, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation or therapy, is otherwise in outpatient status or is on the temporary disability retired list, for a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty, and the expected duration and schedule of the intermittent leave or reduced leave schedule.
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Records and documents relating to medical certifications, recertifications or medical histories of employees or employees' family members, created for purposes of sections 5-248a and 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, as amended by this act, and sections 2 to 14, inclusive, of this act shall be maintained as medical records pursuant to chapter 563a, except that:
Records and documents relating to medical certifications, recertifications or medical histories of employees or employees' family members, created for purposes of sections 5-248a and 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, as amended by this act, and sections 2 to 13, inclusive, of this act shall be maintained as medical records pursuant to chapter 563a, except that:
and (3) government officials investigating compliance with sections 5-248a and 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, as amended by this act, and sections 2 to 14, inclusive, of this act, or other pertinent law shall be provided relevant information upon request.
and (3) government officials investigating compliance with sections 5-248a and 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, as amended by this act, and sections 2 to 13, inclusive, of this act, or other pertinent law shall be provided relevant information upon request.
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For purposes of this subsection, "sick leave" means an absence from work for which compensation is provided through (A) an employer's bona fide written policy providing compensation for loss of wages occasioned by illness, or (B) the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program established pursuant to section 2 of this act, but does not include absences from work for which compensation is provided through an employer's plan, including, but not limited to, a short or long-term disability plan, whether or not such plan is self-insured.
For purposes of this subsection, "sick leave" means an absence from work for which compensation is provided through an employer's bona fide written policy providing compensation for loss of wages occasioned by illness, but does not include absences from work for which compensation is provided through an employer's plan, including, but not limited to, a short or long-term disability plan, whether or not such plan is self-insured.
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On or before [January 1, 1997] July 1, 2020, the Labor Commissioner shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to establish procedures and guidelines necessary to implement the provisions of sections [5-248a and] 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, as amended by this act, and sections 2 to 14, inclusive, of this act, including, but not limited to, procedures for hearings and redress, including restoration and restitution, for an employee who believes that there is a violation by the employer of such employee of any provision of said sections.
On or before [January 1, 1997] July 1, 2020, the Labor Commissioner shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to establish procedures and guidelines necessary to implement the provisions of sections [5-248a and] 31-51kk to 31-51qq, inclusive, as amended by this act, and sections 2 to 13, inclusive, of this act, including, but not limited to, procedures for hearings and redress, including restoration and restitution, for an employee who believes that there is a violation by the employer of such employee of any provision of said sections.
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Section 31-51ss of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2021):
(Effective from passage) (a) For the purposes described in this section, the State Bond Commission shall have the power, from time to time, to authorize the issuance of bonds of the state in one or more series and in principal amounts not exceeding in the aggregate twenty million dollars.
(a) For the purposes of this section:
(b) The proceeds of the sale of said bonds, to the extent of the amount stated in subsection (a) of this section, shall be used by the Labor Department for the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program established pursuant to section 2 of this act provided (1) ten million dollars of the amount stated in subsection (a) of this section shall be used for start-up costs in fiscal year 2019, and (2) ten million dollars of the amount stated in subsection (a) of this section shall be used for start-up costs in fiscal year 2020.
(1) "Employer" means a person engaged in business who has three or more employees, including the state and any political subdivision of the state;
(c) All provisions of section 3-20 of the general statutes, or the exercise of any right or power granted thereby, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this section are hereby adopted and shall apply to all bonds authorized by the State Bond Commission pursuant to this section, and temporary notes in anticipation of the money to be derived from the sale of any such bonds so authorized may be issued in accordance with said section 3-20 and from time to time renewed. Such bonds shall mature at such time or times not exceeding twenty years from their respective dates as may be provided in or pursuant to the resolution or resolutions of the State Bond Commission authorizing such bonds. None of said bonds shall be authorized except upon a finding by the State Bond Commission that there has been filed with it a request for such authorization which is signed by or on behalf of the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and states such terms and conditions as said commission, in its discretion, may require. Said bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be general obligations of the state and the full faith and credit of the state of Connecticut are pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same become due, and accordingly and as part of the contract of the state with the holders of said bonds, appropriation of all amounts necessary for punctual payment of such principal and interest is hereby made, and the State Treasurer shall pay such principal and interest as the same become due.
(2) "Employee" means any person engaged in service to an employer in the business of the employer;
(3) "Family violence" means family violence, as defined in section 46b-38a;
and (4) "Leave" includes paid or unpaid leave which may include, but is not limited to, compensatory time, vacation time, personal days off, leave under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program established pursuant to section 2 of this act or other time off.
(b) If an employee is a victim of family violence, an employer shall permit the employee to take paid or unpaid leave during any calendar year in which such leave is reasonably necessary (1) to seek medical care or psychological or other counseling for physical or psychological injury or disability for the victim, (2) to obtain services from a victim services organization on behalf of the victim, (3) to relocate due to such family violence, or (4) to participate in any civil or criminal proceeding related to or resulting from such family violence.
An employer may limit unpaid leave under this section to twelve days during any calendar year.
Leave under this section shall not affect any other leave provided under state or federal law.
(c) If an employee's need to use leave under this section is foreseeable, an employer may require advance notice, not to exceed seven days prior to the date such leave is to begin, of the intention to use such leave.
If an employee's need for such leave is not foreseeable, an employer may require an employee to give notice of such intention as soon as practicable.
(d) Upon an employer's request, an employee who takes leave pursuant to this section shall provide the employer a signed written statement certifying that the leave is for a purpose authorized under this section.
The employer may also, but need not, request that the employee provide a police or court record related to the family violence or a signed written statement that the employee is a victim of family violence, provided such statement is from an employee or agent of a victim services organization, an attorney, an employee of the Judicial Branch's Office of Victim Services or the Office of the Victim Advocate, or a licensed medical professional or other licensed professional from whom the employee has sought assistance with respect to the family violence.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to (1) prevent employers from providing more leave than is required under this section, (2) diminish any rights provided to any employee under the terms of the employee's employment or a collective bargaining agreement, or (3) preempt or override the terms of any collective bargaining agreement effective prior to October 1, 2010.
(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an employer to provide paid leave under this section if (1) the employee is not entitled to paid leave pursuant to the terms and conditions of the employee's employment or under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program established pursuant to section 2 of this act, or (2) such paid leave exceeds the maximum amount of leave due the employee during any calendar year, provided the employee shall be entitled to unpaid leave under this section if paid leave is exhausted or not provided.
(g) Any written statement or police or court record provided to an employer pursuant to subsection (d) of this section shall be maintained as confidential by the employer and shall not be further disclosed by the employer except as required by federal or state law or as necessary to protect the employee's safety in the workplace, provided the employee is given notice prior to the disclosure.
(h) If an employer discharges, penalizes or threatens or otherwise coerces an employee in violation of this section, the employee, not later than one hundred eighty days from the occurrence of such action, may bring a civil action for damages and for an order requiring the employee's reinstatement or otherwise rescinding such action.
If the employee prevails, the employee shall be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court.
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This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
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Section 31-51rr of the general statutes is repealed.
(Effective July 1, 2021) This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
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In Section 2(c), the subsection references were changed for accuracy.
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LAB Joint Favorable Subst.
To establish a paid family and medical leave system in Connecticut.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] Co-Sponsors:
SEN.
LOONEY, 11th Dist.;
SEN.
DUFF, 25th Dist.
SEN.
LARSON, 3rd Dist.;
SEN.
CASSANO, 4th Dist.
SEN.
BYE, 5th Dist.;
SEN.
GERRATANA, 6th Dist.
SEN.
WINFIELD, 10th Dist.;
SEN.
KENNEDY, 12th Dist.
SEN.
OSTEN, 19th Dist.;
SEN.
MOORE, 22nd Dist.
SEN.
GOMES, 23rd Dist.;
SEN.
FLEXER, 29th Dist.
REP.
WINKLER, 56th Dist.;
REP.
LESSER, 100th Dist.
REP.
REYES, 75th Dist.
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Action History

  1. MOTION FAILED JF

  2. REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

  3. FILE NO. 205

  4. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 154

  5. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  6. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  7. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/18

  8. FILED WITH LCO

  9. Joint Favorable Substitute

  10. PUBLIC HEARING 0308

  11. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees

  12. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  13. Vote to Draft

  14. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees

Sponsors

  • James M. Albis · Primary
  • Peter A. Tercyak · Primary
  • Beth Bye · Primary
  • Charlie L. Stallworth · Primary
  • Bobby G. Gibson · Primary
  • Edwin A. Gomes · Primary
  • Kim Rose · Primary
  • Michael Winkler · Primary
  • Michael D'Agostino · Primary
  • Terry B. Adams · Primary
  • Josh Elliott · Primary
  • Timothy D. Larson · Primary
  • Antonio Guerrera · Primary
  • Terry B. Gerratana · Primary
  • Ted Kennedy · Primary
  • Geraldo C. Reyes · Primary
  • Steve Cassano · Primary
  • Dorinda Borer · Primary
  • Robyn A. Porter · Primary
  • Ezequiel Santiago · Primary
  • Gregory Haddad · Primary
  • John "Jack" F. Hennessy · Primary
  • Mae Flexer · Primary
  • Catherine A. Osten · Primary
  • Martin M. Looney · Primary
  • Gary A. Winfield · Primary
  • Bob Duff · Primary
  • Matthew L. Lesser · Primary
  • Marilyn Moore · Primary

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Sponsors (29)

  • Albis, James M.
  • Tercyak, Peter A.
  • Bye, Beth
  • Stallworth, Charlie L.
  • Gibson, Bobby G.
  • Gomes, Edwin A.
  • Rose, Kim
  • Winkler, Michael
  • D'Agostino, Michael
  • Adams, Terry B.
  • Elliott, Josh
  • Larson, Timothy D.
  • Guerrera, Antonio
  • Gerratana, Terry B.
  • Kennedy, Ted
  • Reyes, Geraldo C.
  • Cassano, Steve
  • Borer, Dorinda
  • Porter, Robyn A.
  • Santiago, Ezequiel
  • Haddad, Gregory
  • Hennessy, John "Jack" F.
  • Mae Flexer Democratic Voted No
  • Catherine A. Osten Democratic Voted No
  • Martin M. Looney Democratic Voted No
  • Gary A. Winfield Democratic Voted No
  • Bob Duff Democratic Voted No
  • Matthew L. Lesser Democratic
  • Marilyn Moore Voted No

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Senate Roll Call Vote 54

Failed 0 Yea · 35 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 0800
Unaffiliated 02101
Republican 0600
Total 03501
% of votes cast 0%97%0%3%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
PAUL M. FORMICA — Nay
TIM LARSON — Nay
STEVE CASSANO — Not Voting
BETH BYE — Nay
EDWIN A. GOMES — Nay
TERRY B. GERRATANA — Nay
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN — Nay
KEVIN D. WITKOS — Nay
TONI BOUCHER — Nay
PAUL DOYLE — Nay
CARLO LEONE — Nay
CRAIG MINER — Nay
LEN SUZIO — Nay
GAYLE SLOSSBERG — Nay
ART LINARES — Nay
JOE MARKLEY — Nay
LEONARD FASANO — Nay
GEORGE LOGAN — Nay
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO — Nay
L. SCOTT FRANTZ — Nay
Kevin C. Kelly — Nay
Marilyn Moore — Nay
Bob Duff Democratic Nay
Catherine A. Osten Democratic Nay
Douglas McCrory Democratic Nay
Gary A. Winfield Democratic Nay
Joan V. Hartley Democratic Nay
John W. Fonfara Democratic Nay
Mae Flexer Democratic Nay
Martin M. Looney Democratic Nay
Eric C. Berthel Republican Nay
Heather S. Somers Republican Nay
Henri Martin Republican Nay
John A. Kissel Republican Nay
Kathy Kennedy Republican Nay
Tony Hwang Republican Nay

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Senate Roll Call Vote 55

Failed 4 Yea · 7 Nay · 25 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 3104
Unaffiliated 13018
Republican 0303
Total 47025
% of votes cast 11%19%0%69%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
PAUL M. FORMICA — Not Voting
TIM LARSON — Nay
STEVE CASSANO — Not Voting
BETH BYE — Not Voting
EDWIN A. GOMES — Not Voting
TERRY B. GERRATANA — Not Voting
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN — Not Voting
KEVIN D. WITKOS — Not Voting
TONI BOUCHER — Not Voting
PAUL DOYLE — Not Voting
CARLO LEONE — Not Voting
CRAIG MINER — Not Voting
LEN SUZIO — Not Voting
GAYLE SLOSSBERG — Not Voting
ART LINARES — Nay
JOE MARKLEY — Not Voting
LEONARD FASANO — Not Voting
GEORGE LOGAN — Not Voting
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO — Not Voting
L. SCOTT FRANTZ — Yea
Kevin C. Kelly — Not Voting
Marilyn Moore — Nay
Bob Duff Democratic Not Voting
Catherine A. Osten Democratic Yea
Douglas McCrory Democratic Not Voting
Gary A. Winfield Democratic Yea
Joan V. Hartley Democratic Not Voting
John W. Fonfara Democratic Not Voting
Mae Flexer Democratic Nay
Martin M. Looney Democratic Yea
Eric C. Berthel Republican Nay
Heather S. Somers Republican Not Voting
Henri Martin Republican Nay
John A. Kissel Republican Not Voting
Kathy Kennedy Republican Not Voting
Tony Hwang Republican Nay

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SB 1 is sponsored by Albis, James M., Tercyak, Peter A., Bye, Beth, Stallworth, Charlie L., Gibson, Bobby G., Gomes, Edwin A., Rose, Kim, Winkler, Michael, D'Agostino, Michael, Adams, Terry B., Elliott, Josh, Larson, Timothy D., Guerrera, Antonio, Gerratana, Terry B., Kennedy, Ted, Reyes, Geraldo C., Cassano, Steve, Borer, Dorinda, Porter, Robyn A., Santiago, Ezequiel, Haddad, Gregory, Hennessy, John "Jack" F., Mae Flexer (Democratic), Catherine A. Osten (Democratic), Martin M. Looney (Democratic), Gary A. Winfield (Democratic), Bob Duff (Democratic), Matthew L. Lesser (Democratic), and Marilyn Moore.
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