What's happening
This resolution amends Assembly rules to specify that minority members receive staff allotments proportional to differences set in legislative law.
Why it matters
Ensures Fairer Resource Distribution. By tying minority members' staff allotments to a specific percentage difference defined in legislative law, this amendment seeks to make the allocation of resources more transparent and predictable, reducing the risk of arbitrary or politically motivated discrepancies.
Strengthens Minority Representation. Providing a clearer formula for staff and resource allotments helps minority party members better advocate for their constituents, potentially improving legislative balance and the quality of oversight or debate.
Reduces Ambiguity in Legislative Operations. By referencing a specific section of legislative law to determine the allotment difference, the resolution minimizes ambiguity and potential disputes over what minority members are entitled to, fostering a more orderly and equitable legislative environment.
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Equalize Assembly Staff Funding
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Sponsors
41 Multi-sponsors
- William A. Barclay
- Kenneth Blankenbush
- Karl Brabenec
- Marc Butler
- Kevin M. Byrne
- Ron Castorina Jr.
- Clifford Crouch
- Brian F. Curran
- David DiPietro
- Gary Finch
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Christopher Friend
- Andrew R. Garbarino
- Joseph Giglio
- Andrew Goodell
- Al Graf
- Stephen Hawley
- Mark C. Johns
- Kieran Michael Lalor
- Peter Lawrence
- Peter Lopez
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- Nicole Malliotakis
- David McDonough
- Thomas McKevitt
- Steven McLaughlin
- Brian D. Miller
- Melissa Miller
- Michael Montesano
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Dean Murray
- Michael J. Norris
- Robert Oaks
- Philip Palmesano
- Anthony H. Palumbo
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Joseph Saladino
- Dan Stec
- Mary Beth Walsh
- Raymond Walter
History
- Lost
- Introduced
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 51 BY: M. of A. Kolb AMENDING Section 9 of Rule V of the Assembly rules, in relation to staff, materials and other perquisites RESOLVED, That Section 9 of Rule V of the Assembly rules is amended to read as follows: § 9. Staff,… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 51 BY: M. of A. Kolb AMENDING Section 9 of Rule V of the Assembly rules, in relation to staff, materials and other perquisites RESOLVED, That Section 9 of Rule V of the Assembly rules is amended to read as follows: § 9. Staff, materials and other perquisites. Each member of the House shall be entitled to an equal allocation of printed newsletters and other printed materials and postage therefor, and stationery and other similar perquisites, and each member shall receive an equal allowance for staff personnel, except that the allocation of stationery and other similar perquisites and the allowance for staff personnel may be greater for members in majority and minority leadership positions, committee, subcommittee and task force chairpersons and ranking minority members of committees, subcommittees and task forces. Such greater allotment or staff shall be commensurate with the additional duties assigned to such member and amount of such allotment afforded minority members shall be an amount representing the percentage difference in allowances set forth in section five-a of the legislative law.
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