NY·Bill·2019 Regular Session
S 6161
Relates to the protection of the health, safety and employment rights of persons suffering employment loss from the closure of nuclear electric plants and to the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
Introduced 2019-05-21Last action 2020-01-08 — REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Sponsor
HARCKHAM
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 2019 Regular Session ended on 2020-01-08. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✗
Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive worker protections when nuclear power plants close or are sold, requiring electric corporations to submit detailed closure/sale plans to the state department at least 18 months in advance that must include workforce retention provisions and compliance with labor laws. The legislation mandates that existing workers be retained during decommissioning, that construction work be performed under project labor agreements with union organizations, and that affected employees receive at least one year's advance notice of job loss. The bill enforces these requirements by giving the state department approval authority over all closure/sale contracts and plans, with violations resulting in contracts being voided and potential penalties for non-compliant corporations.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2019-2020
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/S6161