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A248Assembly2009-2010 Session

Authorizes the lieutenant governor serving as an ex-officio member of every public authority

Sponsor William MagnarelliAD-120Affects Economy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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William Magnarelli

Assembly Member · Assembly District 120

Chair, Transportation

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  1. Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions
  2. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
  3. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

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BILL NUMBER:A248

Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the lieutenant governor serving as ex-officio member of every public authority

Purpose

Provides that a Lieutenant-Governor shall serve as an ex-offi- cio member of every public authority in the State of New York.

Summary of provisions

Section I adds a new subdivision 4 to section 2825 of the Public Authorities Law, providing that the Lieutenant-Gover- nor shall serve as an ex-officio member of every public authority in the State.

Section 2 establishes an effective date.

Justification

Under current law, public authorities have great auton- omy. Once the members of an authority have been appointed, they are no longer responsible to the Governor's administration. The election of a new Governor often causes conflict between the policies of the new administration and the will of the members of the authority, who were appointed by a previous administration. This bill will give the current administration a voice in the decision making process of authorities by giving the Lieutenant-Governor an ex-officio seat on the boards of all public authorities in this State.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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