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NY S09004

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Philip Boyle

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a temporary 13-member Commission on AMBER Alert Effectiveness with members appointed by legislative leaders, the governor, and representatives from New York State Police and Department of Criminal Justice Services

  • Commission shall evaluate AMBER Alert activation criteria, notification procedures, information dissemination partners, technology and system limitations, and overall effectiveness of the system

  • Commission authorized to hold public and private hearings, conduct studies and analyses, and request data and resources from state agencies and courts to carry out its investigation

  • Commission must submit findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within three months of the act becoming law, with binding recommendations requiring legislative acceptance or rejection

  • Appropriates $50,000 for commission expenses and establishes that the commission automatically expires upon submission of its required report

Legislative Description

Establishes a temporary commission on AMBER Alert effectiveness to study and make recommendations on any improvements that may be taken toward the activation and dissemination of the alert; makes an appropriation therefor.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

6/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations6/21/2018
Rules6/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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