What's happening
This bill gives the Governor of New York veto power over actions taken by the New York Power Authority.
Why it matters
Shifts significant oversight of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to the Governor. , meaning major decisions by the NYPA could be quickly blocked, potentially altering how and when new energy projects or policies move forward.
Could introduce political considerations into NYPA operations. , as the Governor’s power to veto within ten days might make the Authority’s actions more subject to changes in political priorities or pressures, rather than being purely driven by technical or long-term planning needs.
Might impact the speed and autonomy of NYPA decision-making. , since every major action could be delayed by up to ten days while awaiting possible gubernatorial veto, possibly slowing down initiatives related to public power generation, infrastructure upgrades, or renewable energy adoption.
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Governor Gets Power Authority Veto
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4723
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 3, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. WALTER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing veto power to the governor over acts of the power authority of the state of New York
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 1003-a to read as follows:
§ 1003-a. Power of authority to be approved or vetoed by governor. The exercise of the veto power of the governor over any action of the authority is hereby granted.
The governor may, within ten days veto any action taken by the authority. If the governor shall not veto such action of the authority within such ten day period, then at the expiration thereof, such action shall have full force and effect.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04747-01-7
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