NY S1702: Establishes the "Save our Jobs Act of 2019", and a commission established by the labor department to examine the impact of autonomous tractor trailer… Verified

The 'Save our Jobs Act of 2019' mandates the New York labor department to form a commission called the 'tractor trailer operator and diesel mechanic retraining and employment commission.' This commission will assess the impact of autonomous tractor trailers on current truck drivers and the effect of alternative fuel tractor trailers on diesel mechanics. The commission will consist of fifteen members appointed by the governor, senate majority and minority leaders, and assembly leaders. By February 15, 2020, the commission must report its findings to the governor and legislature, including the potential loss of income for affected workers, impacts on related businesses, and effects on the state's unemployment insurance program. The commission will also recommend actions for the state to mitigate job losses, such as job training and retraining opportunities, financial resources for education and job placement, and health insurance access for displaced workers. The commission will be dissolved upon submitting its report.