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A 8866

Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide construction services to Erie County

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Burke

Authorizes DASNY to provide construction services to Erie County, enabling county projects to use DASNY's design, construction and financing expertise.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 8866

Summary of Bill A 8866

Overview

  • Bill number: A 8866
  • Title: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide construction services to Erie County
  • Sponsor: Patrick Burke (primary)
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
  • Classification: bill

Purpose and Scope

  • The primary aim, as indicated by the title, is to authorize the Dormitory Authority to provide construction services to Erie County. This would authorize DASNY (the Dormitory Authority) to engage in construction-related activities for Erie County, potentially enabling county projects to be undertaken or supported by DASNY’s expertise and capabilities.

Key Provisions (Available Information)

  • The specific operative provisions, terms, and limitations of the bill are not provided in the available text.
  • What is known from the title and sponsor, however, is:
    • DASNY would be empowered to furnish construction services to Erie County.
    • The bill would likely establish the scope of "construction services" (e.g., planning, design, procurement, construction management, or financing) and any oversight, contractual, or financial parameters, but exact language is not included here.

Note: Without the full bill text, the exact duties, constraints, funding mechanisms, bidding requirements, reporting duties, and any safeguards cannot be detailed.

Affected Parties

  • Erie County government and its facilities: Potential beneficiaries of DASNY’s construction services for county-related projects.
  • DASNY (Dormitory Authority): Would assume a role in delivering construction services to Erie County, potentially expanding its project portfolio.
  • Taxpayers and stakeholders in Erie County: Could be affected by the efficiency, costs, and outcomes of county construction projects executed or financed through DASNY.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and immediately referred on June 9, 2025.
  • The committee reference is to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee.
  • Legislative actions show two identical entries for the referral on the same date, indicating the procedural step is focused on committee consideration at this stage.
  • As an Assembly bill (prefix A), advancement would typically proceed from the committee to the Assembly floor, then potentially to the Senate for consideration, subject to passage and any amendments.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • If enacted, Erie County could gain access to DASNY’s construction services, which might affect project delivery timelines, financing options, and procurement processes.
  • Financial implications for county projects would depend on the bill’s specific financing and contracting framework.
  • Oversight, accountability, and performance standards would be determined by the bill’s operative provisions and any accompanying regulations.

Next Steps

  • Release of the full bill text to analyze specific provisions, definitions, financing mechanisms, and governance provisions.
  • Committee consideration by the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions panel, potential amendments, and votes.
  • If approved, progression through the usual legislative process toward passage and enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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