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NY S07157
Bill
Status
Passed
9/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Adriano Espaillat
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AI Summary
- Expands open meeting broadcast requirements to include state authorities in addition to state agencies
- Requires open meetings to be broadcast to the public and maintained as records, to the extent practicable and within available funds
- Requires real-time streaming of open meetings on an agency or authority website if they maintain a website and high-speed internet connection, with recordings posted for a reasonable time after the meeting
- Defines "authority" as public authorities or public benefit corporations created under state law with at least one governor-appointed member, excluding interstate or international authorities
- Takes effect 180 days after enactment into law
Legislative Description
Requires state authorities to conduct open meetings and provide an internet broadcast of its meetings, where practicable.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.319
9/9/2016
Committee Referrals
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions6/8/2016
Investigations and Government Operations3/31/2016
Full Bill Text
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