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NJ A346

NJ A346
Requires preservation of employee benefits and contractual rights as condition of sale of Atlantic City International Airport.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that, if the South Jersey Transportation Authority ("SJTA") sells or leases any of its interest in the Atlantic City International Airport ("airport"), the SJTA is required to provide that the conditions of the sale or lease cannot deprive any officers or employees of the SJTA of their rights concerning pension and retirement benefits, benefits under existing collective negotiation agreements, and their civil service status, if applicable. The bill also provides that any accumulated employee benefits, including, but not limited to, sick, vacation, or administrative leave, and pension credits of SJTA employees whose employment is transferred to another entity purchasing or leasing the airport, is required to be carried over to the employee's position with the new entity. Finally, the bill provides that all existing employee representatives are required to be retained to act on behalf of SJTA employees affected by the sale or lease of the airport until such time as the employees elect to change those representatives.

AI Summary

This bill requires that if the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) sells or leases the Atlantic City International Airport, the SJTA must ensure that the sale or lease does not deprive any SJTA officers or employees of their pension and retirement benefits, collective bargaining rights, and civil service status. It also mandates that any accumulated employee benefits, such as sick, vacation, or administrative leave, are carried over to the employees' positions with the new entity. Additionally, the bill stipulates that existing employee representatives must be retained to act on behalf of the affected employees until they choose to change their representatives.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A346
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/346_I1.HTM
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