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NY S09199

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Susan Serino

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces automatic implementation of compensation committee recommendations with a requirement for voter approval through a statewide referendum held at least 108 days after recommendations are made.

  • Requires the attorney general to prepare a ballot title and summary (not exceeding 100 words) at least 90 days before the general election, indicating support or opposition to the measure.

  • Establishes a 14-day window for legal challenges to the attorney general's ballot title and summary, with cases heard in state supreme court with priority over other civil matters.

  • Allows approved measures to take effect on January 1 following the general election, or five days after official vote certification by the state board of elections, whichever is later.

  • Takes effect immediately, but expires when the original 2018 compensation committee legislation (Chapter 59, Part HHH) expires.

Legislative Description

Relates to a compensation committee to determine the appropriate salaries for members of the legislature and certain other state officials; provides for approval by voters of any recommendations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

12/14/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules12/14/2018

Full Bill Text

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