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E883Assembly2017-2018 SessionResolution

Hold Regents Election Session

Official title

“Announcing a Joint Legislative Session to elect Regents 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 advises the Senate of the time and place for a joint session to elect Regents for New York's University system.

Why it matters

  1. Ensures continuity and governance. By scheduling the joint session to elect Regents, the resolution addresses expiring terms and vacancies, which is essential for maintaining oversight and direction of New York’s public education system.

  2. Triggers a statutory process. The resolution activates a specific legal procedure (Section 202 of the Education Law) that kicks in when the legislature fails to fill Regent positions by the usual concurrent resolution, demonstrating how legislative delays are managed to prevent unfilled critical roles.

  3. Promotes legislative transparency and coordination. By formally notifying the Senate of the time and place, it helps ensure all legislators are aware and present for this important vote, supporting transparent and coordinated decision-making in education leadership.

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Hold Regents Election Session

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Joseph Morelle

Assembly Member · Assembly District 136

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Delivered to senate
  2. Adopted
  3. Introduced

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 883 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 Eleventh and Twelfth Judicial Districts expire March

31, 2018; and WHEREAS, Such positions have not been filled by concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly by March 6, 2018; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 202 of the Education Law, when a concurrent resolution is not passed, the Senate and Assembly… Show all

31, 2018; and WHEREAS, Such positions have not been filled by concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly by March 6, 2018; 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 13, 2018, 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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