NY A06991

Establishes a New York State Federal Relations Office within the executive department, located in Washington, D.C.

Office responsibilities include facilitating bipartisan coordination between state and federal elected officials, advocating for federal resources, and supporting initiatives impacting New York residents

Governor is authorized to appoint employees, prescribe their duties, and set compensation within appropriated amounts

Appropriates $300,000 from the general fund to the executive department for the office, available immediately

Funds are payable through the comptroller on vouchers certified by the governor