Bill > S02229

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to expand the definition of "employee" in the context of state employment, specifically addressing who is considered an employee of the state. The bill clarifies that in addition to existing exclusions, certain government officials and employees are now explicitly defined as state employees. These newly defined state employees include: (a) statewide elected officials like the governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller, and attorney general; (b) state department heads, their deputies and assistants who serve at the discretion of elected officials; (c) legislative employees, including officers and employees of the legislature; and (d) legislative members such as senators and assembly members. The bill also updates language to use gender-neutral terminology, replacing "his or her" with "their" when referring to individuals. The purpose appears to be to provide a clear and comprehensive definition of state employees, which could have implications for various employment-related policies, rights, and protections. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2229