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NY S04685

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Toby Stavisky

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands community college boards of trustees from 10 to 11 members by adding one faculty or staff member elected by and from among college employees

  • The faculty/staff member serves ex-officio and non-voting, with a two-year term, with the first term beginning July 1, 2026

  • Faculty/staff members receive full parliamentary privileges including the right to make and second motions and place items on the agenda, despite being non-voting

  • Elections for the faculty/staff position will be conducted according to rules set by the largest faculty organization on each campus

  • Faculty/staff board members must resign if they cease to be employed at the institution and are subject to ethics codes, disclosure requirements, and conflict of interest laws

Legislative Description

Provides for the inclusion of a faculty or staff member on the board of trustees of community colleges elected by and from among the faculty and staff of the college.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.144

12/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/10/2025
Higher Education4/24/2025
Higher Education2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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