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A 8496

Reduces the number of members of the board of trustees of the Mamaroneck public library district

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Otis

Bill A 8496 reduces the Mamaroneck public library district's board of trustees, aiming to streamline governance and improve decision-making for library services.

SUBSTITUTED BY S7932A
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Bill Summary · A 8496

Summary of Bill A 8496

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8496
  • Title: Reduces the number of members of the board of trustees of the Mamaroneck public library district
  • Status: Substituted by S7932A
  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill A 8496 is to amend the governance structure of the Mamaroneck public library district by reducing the number of members on its board of trustees. This change aims to streamline decision-making processes and enhance the efficiency of library governance.

Key Provisions

  • Reduction of Board Members: The bill proposes a specific reduction in the number of trustees serving on the board of the Mamaroneck public library district. While the exact number of members to be reduced is not specified in the provided information, the intent is to create a more manageable and effective board.

Impact

  • Affected Parties:
    • The primary entity affected by this bill is the Mamaroneck public library district, specifically its board of trustees.
    • The change may also impact library staff, patrons, and the community by potentially altering how library services are managed and delivered.

Legislative Timeline

  • May 20, 2025: Bill A 8496 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology.
  • June 5, 2025: The bill was amended and recommitted to the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology.
  • June 10, 2025: The reference of the bill was changed to the Committee on Ways and Means.
  • June 11, 2025: The bill was reported and referred to the Rules Committee.
  • June 12, 2025: The bill was reported out of committee and ordered to third reading.
  • June 13, 2025: Bill A 8496 was substituted by S7932A, indicating that the Senate version of the bill has taken precedence.

Related Legislation

  • S 7932: This is the companion bill in the Senate that corresponds to A 8496, likely containing similar provisions regarding the governance of the Mamaroneck public library district.

Conclusion

Bill A 8496 seeks to modify the governance structure of the Mamaroneck public library district by reducing the number of trustees on its board. This legislative change is intended to improve the efficiency of library operations and decision-making. The bill has undergone several legislative actions and has been substituted by a Senate counterpart, S7932A, as it progresses through the legislative process.

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

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