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NY S02304
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Creates a standing committee on conference to be appointed by January 5th each year by the Senate temporary president and Assembly speaker to resolve differences between similar bills passed by both houses
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Requires committee membership to reflect the proportional representation of majority and minority conference members across both the Senate and Assembly
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Allows referral of similar bills to the conference committee through joint request by legislative leaders, bill prime sponsors, or committee chairs from both houses
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Establishes a nonpartisan counsel appointed by the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission to examine bills upon any legislator's request and determine if similar legislation exists in both houses
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Mandates the committee meet within 10 days of referral and issue a report within 15 days, with approved conference bills placed on the third reading calendar for floor consideration in each house
Legislative Description
Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical bills and resolutions; provides that such committee may refer bills and resolutions to sub-committees for disposition; provides for appointment of a non-partisan counsel to make referrals to such standing committee on similar bills and resolutions.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
3/9/2026