Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for New York

Political Activism

New York State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in New York.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

New York’s state capitol resides in Albany.

The New York Legislature has two chambers. The Senate and the State Assembly. To qualify as a candidate you must be a resident of New York for at least five years and a resident of the district for one year prior to the election. Both the Senators and the Assembly members serve two year terms. There are 150 Assembly members and currently 63 Senators. The constitution allows the number of senate seats to vary. The New York session lasts for two years. So legislation introduced in Jan of 2019 may be considered until the end of 2020. Session begins in January and runs through the end of June. The Democrats control both chambers.

For further information on the New York State Legislature or to find your state elected officials follow the link below.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

S.5994A

2022

Establishes a registration system for contractors and subcontractors engaged in public work and covered projects in order to better enforce existing labor laws and regulations in the public works industry

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/25/2022

‍Author: NY Sen. Sean Ryan (D-NY-060)

‍Topics: NY Sen. Sean Ryan (D-NY-060)

‍Summary: An act to amend the labor law, in relation to establishing a registration system for contractors and subcontractors engaged in public work and covered projects in order to better enforce existing labor laws and regulations in the public works industry

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A.1338A

2022

Establishes a registration system for contractors and subcontractors engaged in public work and covered projects in order to better enforce existing labor laws and regulations in the public works industry

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/24/2022

‍Author: NY Assemb. William Magnarelli (D-NY-129)

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to establishing a registration system for contractors and subcontractors engaged in public work and covered projects in order to better enforce existing labor laws and regulations in the public works industry

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S.7773

2022

Relates to actions for non-payment of wages

Status: Enacted

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/18/2022

‍Author: NY Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-NY-013)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: Provides that a contractor making or taking a construction contract shall assume liability for any debt resulting from making a claim, owed to an employee, or third party on an employee's behalf, incurred by a subcontractor at any tier acting under, by, or for the contractor for an employee's performance of labor; provides for wage theft prevention and enforcement.

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S.1559

2021

Establishes a green new deal for the New York task force

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/5/2022

‍Author: Brophy McGee (R)

Additional Authors: NY Sen. James Sanders (D-NY-010)

‍Summary: Establishes a Green New Deal for New York task force; requires such task force to develop a detailed statewide, industrial, economic mobilization plan for the transition of the New York economy to become greenhouse gas emissions neutral by 2030 and to significantly draw down greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and oceans and to promote economic and environmental justice and equality.

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S.6453

2021

Implements the "New York State Build Public Renewables Act"; repealer

Status: Pending - House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/5/2022

‍Author: NY Sen. Kevin Parker (D-NY-021)

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: Implements the "New York State Build Public Renewables Act" requiring the New York power authority to provide only renewable energy and power to customers; requires such authority to be the sole provider of energy to all state-owned and municipal properties.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2015)

Lee Zeldin (D)

2nd District:

(Since 2013)

Pete King (D)

3rd District:

(Since 2009)

Thomas Suozzi (D)

4th District:

(Since 2015)

Kathleen Rice (D)

5th District:

(Since 2013)

Gregory Meeks (D)

6th District:

(Since 2017)

Grace Meng (D)

7th District:

(Since 2013)

Nydia Velázquez (D)

8th District:

(Since 2013)

Hakeem Jeffries (D)

9th District:

(Since 2013)

Yvette Clarke (D)

10th District:

(Since 2013)

Jerry Nadler (D)

11th District:

(Since 2019)

Max Rose (D)

12th District:

(Since 2013)

Carolyn Maloney (D)

13th District:

(Since 2017)

Adriano Espaillat (D)

14th District:

(Since 2019)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)

15th District:

(Since 2013)

José E. Serrano. (D)

16th District:

(Since 2013)

Eliot Engel (D)

17th District:

(Since 2013)

Nita Lowey (D)

18th District:

(Since 2013)

Sean Patrick Maloney (D)

19th District:

(Since 2019)

Antonio Delgado (D)

20th District:

(Since 2013)

Paul Tonko (D)

21st District:

(Since 2015)

Elise Stefanik (R)

22nd District:

(Since 2019)

Anthony Brindisi (D)

23rd District:

(Since 2013)

Tom Reed (R)

24th District:

(Since 2015)

John Katko (R)

25th District:

(Since 2019)

Joseph Morelle (D)

26th District:

(Since 2013)

Brian Higgins (D)

27th District:

(Since 2020)

Chris Jacobs (R)

Senators

Kirsten Gillibrand (D)

(Since 2009)

Charles Schumer (D)

(Since 1999)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for New York. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for New York

Resident Agent Requirement? No..

Local Bank Requirement? Only a banking organization authorized to do business in New York may be a designated depository.

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary. 

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • New York law requires PACs, including out-of-state PACs, to register and file
    periodic reports with the State Board of Elections. Generally, PACs must
    register before making any contributions.
  • There is a narrow exception for federal PACs. A federal PAC does not have to
    report to NY as long as its activities in the state are limited to contribution of
    $1,000 or less.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: Total number of enrolled votersin the candidate’s party in thestate, excluding voters ininactive status, multiplied by$0.005. General $47,100**

Local Candidate: Total number of enrolled votersin candidate’s party in the city,excluding voters in inactive status, multiplied by $0.05.

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh