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NY S08934
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
- Requires charter commissions created by a mayor within 60 days before or after a general election to be confirmed by the incoming mayor within 60 days of January 1st following the election
- Failure to obtain confirmation causes the charter commission to expire and nullifies all appointments and any proposed charter revisions
- Applies retroactively to any charter commission created after November 4, 2025
- Includes a special provision for mayors who took office between November 4, 2025 and the act's effective date, requiring confirmation within 60 days of the act taking effect
- Updates gendered terminology from "chairman, vice-chairman" to "chair, vice-chair"
Legislative Description
Provides that the continued existence of the charter commission and appointments to the commission is dependent on confirmation by the mayor who is in office on the first day of January of the following year; makes exception for certain mayors; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES 1
1/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Cities 11/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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