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A 5124

Prohibits any entity which is contracted to operate the Long Island power authority from lobbying; requires Long Island power authority employees be residents of such authority's service area

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 1 co-sponsor

A 5124 bans lobbying by firms operating LIPA and requires LIPA staff to live in its service area, boosting local accountability and shaping contractor hiring.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 5124

Summary of Assembly Bill A 5124 (New York)

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 5124
  • Title: Prohibits any entity contracted to operate the Long Island Power Authority from lobbying; requires Long Island Power Authority employees be residents of the authority's service area
  • Purpose: To restrict lobbying activities by contractors operating the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and to ensure LIPA employees reside within the authority's service area.
  • Status: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
  • Introduced: February 12, 2025

Key Provisions (as described)

  1. Lobbying Prohibition for Contractors

    • Any entity that is contracted to operate the Long Island Power Authority would be prohibited from engaging in lobbying activities.
    • The measure targets entities involved in the operation of LIPA, aiming to limit external lobbying influence by contractors.

  2. Residency Requirement for LIPA Employees

    • All employees of the Long Island Power Authority would be required to be residents of the authority’s service area.
    • The bill ties employee eligibility to residency within LIPA’s service territory.

Note: The full text would specify definitions, scope (e.g., what constitutes “lobbying” and what exactly constitutes “LIPA’s service area”), enforcement mechanisms, penalties for violations, and any exceptions. Based on the summary, these details are not provided here.

Who Would Be Affected

  • LIPA and its operating contractors: Contractors that operate LIPA would be barred from lobbying.
  • LIPA Employees: Current and future employees would need to reside within LIPA’s service area.
  • Residents of LIPA’s Service Area: The residency requirement directly affects hiring eligibility for LIPA.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 12, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations (listed twice in the actions provided, suggesting the same referral event is recorded in the bill history).
  • Current Stage: Since the bill is referred to a committee, it would be subject to committee review, potential amendments, and votes before advancing to the floor for a full chamber vote. No further actions are documented in the information provided.

Sponsorship and Related Measures

  • Primary Sponsor: Keith Brown
  • Cosponsor: David McDonough
  • Related Bill: A 6313 (prior-session) — indicates a related or predecessor proposal with similar themes or provisions.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Prospects for greater local accountability by ensuring LIPA employees live in the service area; potential reduction in external lobbying influence by contractors.
  • Possible operational or staffing implications for LIPA and its contractors, depending on how residency and hiring practices interact with current workforce and supply chains.
  • Questions that may arise in committee for stakeholders include definitions of “lobbying,” the exact boundaries of “LIPA’s service area,” enforcement, and any penalties or exemptions.

This summary presents the bill’s stated intent and proposed changes based on the information available. If the full text is released, details on definitions, penalties, effective dates, and enforcement would further clarify the bill’s impact.

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

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