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NY S07848
Bill
Status
2/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
John Mannion
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AI Summary
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Changes the effective date of the developmental disabilities advisory council restructuring from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2022
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Increases total council membership from 8 to 35 members, including the commissioner and chairman of the conference of local mental hygiene directors
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Adjusts appointment authority to include 4 members appointed by the temporary president of the senate, 4 members by the speaker of the assembly, 1 member each by the minority leaders of both chambers, and 23 members by the governor
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Requires at least one-third of council membership to consist of consumer representatives, including persons with developmental disabilities or their parents/guardians
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Adds gender-neutral language ("or her") regarding designee appointments
Legislative Description
Requires that on and after June 30, 2022, the developmental disabilities council consist of thirty-five members, including the commissioner, the chairman of the conference of local mental hygiene directors or his or her designee, four members to be appointed by the temporary president of the senate, four members to be appointed by the speaker of the assembly, one member to be appointed by the minority leader of the senate, one member to be appointed by the minority leader of the assembly and twenty-three members to be appointed by the governor.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.134
2/24/2022