What's happening
This bill requires the commission on uniform state laws to study and propose standardized regions for all New York state agencies.
Why it matters
Standardizing state agency regions could make it easier for residents and businesses to navigate government services. , reducing confusion caused by different agencies using conflicting regional boundaries.
Uniform regions may improve coordination and data sharing among state agencies. , potentially resulting in more efficient use of resources and streamlined service delivery.
The requirement for a comprehensive study and legislative recommendations means that any changes will be carefully considered. , rather than rushed, allowing for input from agencies and the public on the best approach.
This could pave the way for future reforms that rely on consistent regional divisions. , such as economic development initiatives, disaster response planning, or public health strategies, by creating a common geographic framework.
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Standardize State Agency Regions
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Senator · Senate District 40
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History
- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2972
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 18, 2017
Introduced by Sen. MURPHY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to directing the commission on uniform state laws to study and report on establishing uniform regions of the state for the purposes of state agencies with regions, areas or other subdivisions of the state
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The opening paragraph of section 165 of the executive law is designated subdivision 1 and a new subdivision 2 is added to read as follows:
2. In addition, the commission on uniform state laws shall examine and evaluate the various regions, areas and other subdivisions of the state established by or for the various agencies of the state. Such commission shall, in consultation with state agencies, establish a uniform statewide designation of regions of the state for state agencies. Each such region shall have the same designation and boundaries for all state agencies so as to assure that state residents will be able to refer to the same region regardless of the state agency with which they must have business with. Within one year of the effective date of this subdivision, the commission on uniform state laws shall submit its findings and recommendations, including any legislative proposals, to the governor and the legislature.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02327-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to directing the commission on uniform state laws to study and report on establishing uniform regions of the state for the purposes of state agencies with regions, areas or other subdivisions of the state
Purpose
Directs the commission on uniform state laws to study and report on establishing uniform regions of the state for use by all agencies of the state.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends section 165 of the Executive Law by adding a new subdivision 2 requiring the Commission on Uniform State laws to create uniform state agency geographical regions within the State of New York.
Section 2 establishes the effective date.
Justification
Through the years, many state agencies have devised regional jurisdictions across the state so that they can better manage large geographical areas within their purview. Currently, many of these state agencies have different geographical regions spanning New York State and no two state agencies use the same divisions or regional boundaries. For example, the State Police have 11 troop headquarters statewide, The Department of Transportation has 11 regions statewide, The Department of Environmental Conservation has 9 regions statewide, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has 12 regions statewide, the Department of Economic Development has 10 regions statewide and the Office of Real Property Tax Services has 4 regions statewide. None of these regions conform which only serves to create a confusing web of state agency regional offices. This bill will direct the Commission on Uniform State Laws to coordinate statewide agency regions so that they are the same in size and geographical boundary.
Legislative history
2016: S.6875 - referred to Finance
Fiscal implications
Minimal
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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