DeStefano, McDonough, Brown K, Brabenec, Novakhov, Giglio
MLTSPNSR
Add Art XXIV, §1 of Chap 154 of 1921
Provides for toll reimbursement for port authority of New York and New Jersey employees for entering or exiting the port authority port district, the twenty-five mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A3718
SPONSOR: Williams TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 154 of the laws of 1921 relating to the port
authority of New York and New Jersey, in relation to toll reimbursement
for all represented and non-represented persons employed by the port
authority of New York and New Jersey
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
to provide toll reimbursement to Port Authority employees residing in
areas where public transportation is limited or non-existent.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 of the bill defines Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
employee and defines port authority.port district. Section 2 states that
every port authority employee shall be reimbursed for mandatory toll
charges incurred while entering and traveling within the port authority
port district. Section 3 states hat Port Authority employees shall be
entitled to non-revenue E-Zpass exclusively for commutation only.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION (IF APPLICABLE):
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation has been brought forth by the Port Authority PBS, a
union which represents the largest amount of Port Authority of NY & NJ
employees, in an effort to retain, expand and diversify the agency. This
legislation codifies into law a necessary reimbursement that has been
provided to Port Authority of NY & NJ employees for nearly a century.
Many Port Authority of NY & NJ employees reside in areas where public
transportation is limited or non-existent. Many others work hours that
are not conducive to public transportation schedules. Over the past
several years the Port Authority of NY & NJ has shown a desire to scale
back this reimbursement, which would have a negative effect on the
recruitment and retention of agency employees.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
A.8973 of 2023/2024
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect upon the enactment into law by the state of
New Jersey of legislation having an identical effect.
