Bill > A08800

This bill addresses the terms and conditions of employment for investigators, senior investigators, and investigative specialists in the New York State Police division. It establishes new salary schedules with incremental increases from April 1, 2023, to April 1, 2025, providing detailed pay rates based on years of service and location (such as New York City, Nassau, Suffolk counties). The bill introduces several additional compensation elements, including a longevity award for members with six or more years of service, holiday compensation, a maintenance allowance, expertise pay, location pay, supplemental location pay, and seniority pay. It also provides for a one-time lump sum payment of $3,000 for eligible members, professional development funds, and provisions for recognized degree pay. The bill ensures that these additional compensations are separate from basic annual salary but are included in calculations for overtime and retirement purposes. Furthermore, it establishes a health benefits committee and makes provisions for grievance arbitration settlements. The implementation of these compensation and benefit modifications is contingent upon the execution of a collective bargaining agreement, and the appropriations are valid through March 31, 2026.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8800