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The state Legislature was in such a hurry to adjourn on time for once, that it left Albany in mid-June with many bills still hanging fire.

Nevertheless, 11 bills that PEF supported were passed by both the Senate and Assembly.

Among the most important bills which passed both houses and will go to the governor later this year are:

• S5520/A8996 which would establish a temporary state commission to study the future of the Institute for Basic Research on Staten Island, which PEF fought successfully this spring to save from the state budget ax;

• S5433/A8141 which would amend the state Civil Service Law to require the state to give employees at least 60 days notice before laying them off or abolishing their positions;

• S3234/A7865 which would amend the state Civil Service Law to extend the validity of civil service eligibility or preferred lists during periods of employment restrictions such as a state hiring freeze; and

• S5472/A8368 which would amend the state Civil Service Law to increase the maximum leave of absence to two years for employees injured by an on-the-job assault.

Another 27 PEF-backed bills were passed by one house or the other. These bills will remain alive as numbered and may be taken up again when the Legislature reconvenes. — Sherry Halbrook

Legislature passes 11 bills PEF supports

Bill passed by state Assembly
Union presses lawmakersto limit contracting out

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Lawmakers override all 119 budget vetoes
Set state safety, security standard
Thank your legislators

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President's Message:Our work continues
You Said It: Member's letters this month
PS&T Contract Update: Pay hikes hot topic
Member Highlights;Keeping up the good fight
Retirees In Action: New officers take the reins
PEF Membership Benefits Program & Travel Corp
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- Derail unsafe staffing, put laws on the fast track
- Roswell Park honors nurses
- Nurses conference addresses timely topics
Legislative Action:
- Union presses lawmakers on contracting out
- Legislature passes 11 bills PEF supports
- Don’t let feds shortchange NY
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- Feds aim to guard your privacy
- College students need shot in arm
- HMO applied wrong rule for disabled kids

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PEF, OASAS train workers for emergencies
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Making state park system a summer delight
Pre-Tax Transit pilot put on hold
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