Bill > A06639

This bill requires employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation who perform tree maintenance tasks, such as brushing, bucking, limbing, and felling, to obtain specific sawyer certifications from the United States Forest Service National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program. Specifically, employees must achieve a Level A certification for general tree maintenance, a Level B certification for work in hazardous conditions (defined as situations posing significant risk due to natural disasters, extreme weather, or emergencies), and a Level C certification if they are responsible for instructing or training others in tree maintenance. The bill also mandates that this training must occur during regular working hours and employees must be compensated at their normal pay rate for the time spent training, with these requirements taking effect immediately.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6639