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NY A10623

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Hyndman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 5, Section 4 of the New York State Constitution requiring Public Service Commissioners to be elected rather than appointed
  • Currently, most department heads and board members are appointed by the governor with senate consent; this would create an exception for public service commissioners
  • The specific election procedures would be determined by future legislation ("in a manner to be prescribed by law")
  • Requires passage by two successive legislatures and voter approval at a general election, with 3 months of publication before the referendum
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Hyndman and referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Designates that the commissioners of public service shall be elected in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2026

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