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NY A06221
Bill
Status
3/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Latrice Walker
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AI Summary
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Changes the State Board of Parole from 19 members appointed solely by the governor with Senate advice and consent to a distributed appointment system effective January 1, 2021.
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Allocates Board appointments as follows: 9 members by the governor, 3 by the Senate Temporary President, 3 by the Assembly Speaker, 2 by the Senate Minority Leader, and 2 by the Assembly Minority Leader.
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Abolishes the existing Board composition as of January 1, 2021, requiring all new members to be appointed prior to that date to ensure full Board operations.
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Maintains the six-year term of office for each Board member and allows the governor to appoint interim members during periods of member disability.
Legislative Description
Alters the composition of the state board of parole to include members to be appointed upon the recommendation of the four legislative leaders.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020