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NY S07679
Bill
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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AI Summary
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Renames the NYC Transit Authority Advisory Council to the "NYC Transit Riders Council" and requires at least one member from each of the five NYC boroughs (Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, and Queens)
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Changes appointment process for transit council members to involve local elected officials consulting with borough presidents and county executives, rather than direct appointments by the city council president and borough presidents
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Establishes the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee as a coordinating body for the three commuter/rider councils, with authority to advise the MTA on finance, operations, management, planning, and capital programs
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Requires the MTA to provide dedicated staff and adequate funding for the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee, with protections against funding reductions due to policy disagreements with the authority
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Allows interim appointments to fill council vacancies if elected officials fail to make recommendations within 90 days, with appointments made by the committee's executive committee and staff
Legislative Description
Relates to the powers and duties of the citizens advisory committee of the MTA and membership on the Long Island Rail Road commuter council, the Metro-North railroad commuter council, and the New York city transit riders council.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7679A
2/17/2026