Joseph Nardone, vice president of the MCCC, testified that S.1364 would prevent unnecessary delays in funding ratified public-employee contracts by mandating funding within 30 days of transmittal unless actively rejected by the governor or legislature.

Nardone cited a recent example in which his members’ contract was ratified in March but not funded until the November closeout, a delay that caused embarrassment and operational difficulties for college faculty and staff. He said the bill preserves executive and legislative prerogatives but requires swifter administrative action to fund contracts once transmit letters have been sent.

The committee heard the testimony and did not take a vote during the hearing.