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History
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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Designates venue of certain special proceedings against certain state bodies or officers
In Senate Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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Title of bill
An act to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to the venue for certain special proceedings
Purpose or general idea
Current law allows that certain proceedings can be filed in Albany County Supreme Court. This bill allows these proceedings to be filed at other locations throughout the state.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends Section 506 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules to allow certain proceedings against certain regulatory state agencies to be commenced in the judicial district where the petitioner resides instead of only in Albany.
Section 2 provides the effective date.
Effects of present law this hill would alter
Current law allows that proceedings against certain State regulatory agencies be commenced in Supreme Court, Albany County.
Justification
Citizens should have the opportunity to file proceedings in the area which they reside, not just in Albany.
Prior legislative history
2014: S165/A479 - REFERRED TO JUDICIARY Passed Assembly 2013: S165/A479 - REFERRED TO JUDICIARY Passed Assembly 2012: S28/A6245 - REFERRED TO JUDICIARY Passed Assembly 2011: S28/A6245 - CODES COMMITTEE DISCHARGE AND COMMITTED TO CODES/Passed Assembly 2010: S7401/A5197 - REFERRED TO CODES/Passed Assembly 2009: A5197 - Passed Assembly Also passed Assembly from 1995-1997 and 1999-2008.
Fiscal implication
Minimal impact on administrative costs.
Effective date
Immediately.
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