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NY A04549
Bill
Status
2/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Morinello
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AI Summary
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Removes language excluding ad hoc members from the board's rule-making and declaratory authority, making them full board members for these functions.
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Changes quorum requirements so that a majority of board members cannot constitute a quorum unless both ad hoc public members have been appointed.
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Maintains the existing process where the senate president pro tem and assembly speaker each appoint one ad hoc member from candidates nominated by local officials within specified timeframes.
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Eliminates the previous provision allowing a quorum with a simple majority if ad hoc members were not appointed within 45 days, effectively requiring their appointment before board proceedings can occur.
Legislative Description
Requires ad hoc members to be appointed in order to constitute a quorum on the board of electric generating facilities; includes ad hoc members as part of the board.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/5/2022