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New YorkS 106482025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; providing for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; appropriation

Sponsored By: Toby Ann Stavisky (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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12 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Extra location pay in NYC and Hudson Valley

SUNY staff in NYC, Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, or Westchester get location pay of $4,000 starting July 1, 2025. It rises to $4,150 (7/1/26), $4,316 (7/1/27), $4,467 (7/1/28), $4,601 (7/1/29), and $4,739 (7/1/30). In Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, and Ulster (Ulster added 7/1/26), location pay is $2,000 (7/1/25), rising to $2,150, $2,236, $2,314, $2,383, and $2,454 by 7/1/30. It is paid biweekly, adds to retirement earnings, and is pro‑rated for approved part‑time leave.

Extra pay for night, recall, on-call

Night‑work inconvenience pay rises to $825 a year on July 2, 2026 if you work at least four hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. If you are recalled after leaving work, you get at least four hours at 1.5× your hourly rate; more if you work longer. On‑call pay is available for each day you must remain available for immediate recall; the rate comes from the agreement. A higher education differential is also paid when the agreement provides it. These payments are extra to salary and count for retirement where stated.

Five years of base raises for SUNY staff

SUNY professional staff get base salary increases in five steps: 4.5% in 2026; 4.0% in 2027; 3.5% in 2028; 3.0% in 2029; and 3.0% in 2030. Pay dates follow early July for calendar‑year staff and early September for academic‑year staff. Hourly, per‑diem, and part‑time pay is raised on a pro‑rated basis. PGY salary schedules update each July 1 from 2026–2030. If your raise is delayed, you receive a lump sum for the difference, counted in the year earned, with no interest. Increases do not reduce any special annuity salary adjustments.

Higher minimum pay and adjunct minimums

Minimum basic salaries go up each year from 2026 through 2030. Part‑timers paid on a pro‑rated basic salary get a pro‑rated minimum. New hires and promotions on or after the dates must be at least the new minimum. Adjunct pay per three‑credit course also rises: at university centers it is $6,250 (after July 1, 2027), $6,500 (after July 1, 2028), $6,750 (after July 1, 2029), and $7,000 (after July 1, 2030). At comprehensive/technology colleges it is $5,750, $6,000, $6,250, and $6,500 on the same schedule. Adjuncts get the higher of this minimum or any other increase they qualify for.

Long-service awards for SUNY staff

Full‑time staff with permanent or continuing appointments get a one‑time advance to base pay: $1,000 on 7/1/24, rising to $1,250 (7/1/27), $1,500 (7/1/28), and $1,750 (7/1/29). If you got an earlier amount, you receive only the difference when it increases. Extra one‑time awards apply at 12 consecutive years ($800, then $1,150 on 7/1/27, then $1,500 on 7/1/28) and at 17 consecutive years ($750 on 7/1/29). Part‑time staff get a $500 longevity lump sum every eight years, plus annual $500 payments at 12 years (starting 4/1/27) and 7 years (starting 4/1/29). Part‑time lumps are not added to base pay but count for retirement.

Money to pay SUNY raises and benefits

The state provides $208 million for the year starting April 1, 2026 to fund payroll and benefits, usable through June 30, 2027. The comptroller can pay required amounts from agency funds, and the budget director can allocate money from available appropriations and special funds if needed. Funds can pay grievance and arbitration awards under the agreement. $316,861 funds statewide labor‑management committees and $841,000 funds the employee benefit fund, both through June 30, 2027. Committees continue from July 2, 2026 to July 1, 2031 under the agreement. Spending requires a budget director certificate before money is used.

Part-time staff can buy state health insurance

Part‑time SUNY professional staff who are otherwise ineligible may enroll in the state health insurance program. You must pay the full premium cost. This access applies after the director of employee relations confirms a fully executed, ratified agreement.

Lifeguard raises and seasonal holiday pay

Lifeguards in unit 68 get pay increases on April 1 each year: 4.5% (2026), 4.0% (2027), 3.5% (2028), 3.0% (2029), and 3.0% (2030). Seasonal staff who work at least 160 hours (20 days) get extra pay at their hourly rate for up to eight hours for each of the first three state holidays worked in the season, paid after five weeks. Long‑service seasonal staff also get yearly lump sums: $150 for 10+ seasons at 500 hours each, and $500 for 5+ seasons at 1,500 hours each. The employee relations and budget directors may withhold increases they find not warranted. These items apply after the director of employee relations confirms a fully executed, ratified agreement.

Can take contractor job after outsourcing

If the state outsources your work and the agreement allows it, you may accept a job with the contractor. You are not barred from taking that contractor job.

One-time bonuses and trustee pools

Full‑time staff on the payroll June 30, 2027 get $450 added to base pay; part‑time get $225 (not added to base). Paid by December 31, 2027, and you must be on payroll when paid. Full‑time staff on the payroll June 30, 2030 get $500; part‑time get $250 (not added to base), paid by December 31, 2030. SUNY also sets a 0.5% discretionary pool for 2028–2031, based on total salaries each June 30. Trustees decide who gets pool money; it is paid by December 31 and added to base pay.

State help for dependent care accounts

When the agreement provides it, the state puts money into the dependent care deduction accounts of enrolled employees. Payments come from this act’s funds and do not count as salary for overtime or retirement. This helps lower your out‑of‑pocket child or dependent care costs.

Who is excluded or can lose raises

Some people do not get these increases. Excluded are casual CP 751 workers, extra‑service and summer‑session pay, clinical practice plan pay, and holders of chairs under Education Law §239. Also, SUNY can withhold or reduce an employee’s raise if it decides it is not warranted.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Toby Ann Stavisky

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 196 • No: 0

House vote • 6/5/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 136 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.129

    6/5/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    6/5/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/5/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/5/2026House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.530

    6/5/2026House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11570

    6/5/2026House

  7. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/4/2026House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/4/2026Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    6/4/2026Senate

  10. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    6/4/2026Senate

  11. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1789

    6/4/2026Senate

  12. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    6/4/2026Senate

  13. REFERRED TO FINANCE

    6/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    6/2/2026

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