What's happening
This bill requires at least one member of the New York State Liquor Authority to be a resident of New York City.
Why it matters
Ensures New York City representation. By mandating that at least one member of the State Liquor Authority (SLA) reside in NYC, the bill guarantees that the unique perspectives and challenges of the city—home to a large share of the state’s bars, restaurants, and nightlife—are considered in statewide alcohol policy decisions.
Potential for more responsive regulation. With a city resident on the board, businesses and residents in NYC may find it easier to communicate their concerns or suggestions, possibly leading to rules and enforcement that are better tailored to the city’s specific needs.
Balances regional influence. The amendment acknowledges the economic and cultural importance of NYC within New York State and helps prevent upstate or non-urban interests from dominating the SLA, promoting fairer representation for the state’s largest population center.
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NYC Resident on Liquor Board
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to economic development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 37–22
- Ordered to third reading cal.335
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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NYC Resident on Liquor Board
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Deborah Glick
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1847
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 16, 2019
Introduced by Sens. HOYLMAN, KAVANAGH -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations
AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to requiring at least one member of the state liquor authority appointed by the governor to be a resident of New York city
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 11 of the alcoholic beverage control law, as amended by section 2 of part E of chapter 57 of the laws of 2011, is amended to read as follows:
§ 11. Appointment of authority. The members of the authority shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. Not more than two members of the authority shall belong to the same political party and one member of the authority shall be a resident of New York city. The chairman of the state alcoholic beverage control board heretofore appointed and designated by the governor and the remaining members of such board heretofore appointed by the governor shall continue to serve as chairman and members of the authority until the expiration of the respective terms for which they were appointed. Upon the expiration of such respective terms the successors of such chairman and members shall be appointed to serve for a term of three years each and until their successors have been appointed and qualified. The commissioners, other than the chairman shall, when performing the work of the authority, be compensated at a rate of two hundred sixty dollars per day, together with an allowance for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. The chairman shall receive an annual salary established in section one hundred sixty-nine of the executive law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to requiring at least one member of the state liquor authority appointed by the governor to be a resident of New York city
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends section 11 of the alcoholic beverage control law, as amended by section 2 of part E of chapter 57 of the laws of 2011, to include a requirement that one member of the authority be a resident of New York City.
Section 2 of the bill is the effective date.
Justification
The State Liquor Authority (SLA), which consists of three Governor-ap- pointed Commissioners, is responsible for regulating the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages throughout the entire state. In 2015, more than half of the state's 3,147 approved on-premises license applications originated in New York City. Given that the population of the City of New York makes up 43% of the population of New York State, it is a matter of fairness and equity that at least one Commissioner serving on the SLA be a resident of New York City.
Legislative history
S.5319 of 2017-2018 (Hoylman): Died in Investigations and Government Operations (2017)/Passed Senate (2018)
A.6896 of 2017-2018 (Glick): Died in Economic Development
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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