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E159Assembly2017-2018 SessionResolution

Schedule Regents Election Session

Official title

“Announcing a Joint Legislative Session pursuant to Section 202 of the Education Law”

Sponsor Joseph MorelleAD-136
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution notifies the Senate of a joint legislative session on March 14, 2017, to elect Regents for expiring positions.

Why it matters

  1. Direct impact on education governance. The election of Regents shapes the leadership of the University of the State of New York, which oversees all educational activities in the state, from K-12 to higher education and professional licensing.

  2. Ensures continuity and accountability. By filling expiring Regent positions in a timely manner, the resolution maintains stability and oversight in New York’s educational system, directly affecting policy decisions and resource allocation.

  3. Highlights the legislative process for Regents selection. The joint session requirement underscores the importance of bipartisan legislative cooperation in selecting educational leaders, aiming for broader consensus and transparency in these key appointments.

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Schedule Regents Election Session

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Joseph Morelle

Assembly Member · Assembly District 136

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History

  1. Delivered to senate
  2. Adopted
  3. Introduced

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 159 BY: M. of A. Morelle ADVISING the Members of the Senate of the time and place of the joint session to cast a joint ballot for the purpose of electing Regents of The University of the State of New York pursuant to Section 202 of the Education Law WHEREAS, The terms of the Regents of The University of the State of New York from the First, Sixth, and Seventh Judicial Districts expire

March 31, 2017; and WHEREAS, Such positions have not been filled by concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly by March 7, 2017; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 202 of the Education Law, when a concurrent resolution is not passed, the Senate and… Show all

March 31, 2017; and WHEREAS, Such positions have not been filled by concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly by March 7, 2017; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 202 of the Education Law, when a concurrent resolution is not passed, the Senate and Assembly shall meet in joint session at noon on the second Tuesday of March and proceed to elect Regents by joint ballot; and WHEREAS, Such joint ballot is to be cast by the Members of the Legislature, meeting as a unicameral body; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Honorable Members of the Senate are advised that, pursuant to Section 202 of the Education Law, the time and place of such meeting has been established to be noon on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in the Assembly Chamber; and be it further RESOLVED, That upon adoption of this Resolution, a copy of the same shall be transmitted to the Senate.

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