BILL NUMBER: S2459
SPONSOR: COMRIE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to repeal subdivision 6 of section 51 of the public authorities
law, relating to voting by members of the New York state authorities
control board
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Removes changes to the PACB statute enacted by demand of the Governor in
2019.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This bill repeals subdivision 6 of section 51 of the public authorities
law, relating to voting by members of the New York state authorities
control board.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This particular provision was laid upon the table in the waning days of
the FY 2019-20 New York State Budget Process. It received no sunlight,
debate or review. Since it created a disproportionate power dynamic
advantaging only the Executive, repeal is not only wise but well
warranted.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2024: S8142- Died in Senate
2023: S521 Comrie/A3778 Zebrowski - Vetoed
2022: S7337/ A10157 Paulin- Vetoed
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None anticipated to the state.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediate.

Statutes affected:
S2459: 51 public authorities law, 51(6) public authorities law