NY A05274

Establishes a "separate states working group" within the Office of the State Comptroller to study the feasibility of Nassau and Suffolk counties (Long Island) becoming a separate state from New York

Requires the study to include a cost-benefit analysis, legal ramifications, upfront costs of creating two state governments, constitutional steps required, and historical precedents for state division

Creates a 16-member working group including representatives from the comptroller's office, attorney general, governor, legislative leaders, and local government associations

Members serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses

Report must be submitted within 12 months to the governor and legislative leaders; the act expires and is repealed 2 years after taking effect