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NY A04792

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brown

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands civil service hiring flexibility for Nassau County Public Library System by allowing selection from the top 5 candidates on eligible lists instead of the standard top 3

  • Eliminates residency requirements for Nassau County Public Library System employees, permitting hiring of anyone who resides anywhere in New York State rather than requiring Nassau County residence

  • Exempts Nassau County Public Library System expenditures from property tax levy cap limitations, adding library funding to the list of exclusions alongside pension contribution increases

  • Requires libraries within school districts in any county to receive equal funding increases in allocation

  • Takes effect July 1 following enactment, with the Department of Education directed to promulgate implementing rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Authorizes the Nassau county public library system to choose from one of five instead of one of three persons from an eligible civil service list; authorizes such library system to hire from outside of Nassau county; exempts the Nassau county public library system from the tax cap requirements; makes related provisions.

Last Action

referred to governmental employees

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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