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S 3736

Relates to project applications and advisory opinions of the public authorities control board

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie and 1 co-sponsor

Bill S 3736 streamlines project applications and advisory opinions from the Public Authorities Control Board, speeding up public infrastructure approvals for developers and stakeholders.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · S 3736

Summary of Bill S 3736

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: S 3736
  • Title: Relates to project applications and advisory opinions of the public authorities control board
  • Status: Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
  • Introduced: January 29, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill S 3736 aims to streamline the process for project applications and the issuance of advisory opinions by the Public Authorities Control Board (PACB). The intent is to enhance efficiency and transparency in how public authorities manage project approvals, thereby facilitating timely decision-making for infrastructure and development projects.

Key Provisions

  • Project Application Process: The bill proposes modifications to the existing framework governing how project applications are submitted and reviewed by the PACB.
  • Advisory Opinions: It seeks to clarify the criteria and procedures for obtaining advisory opinions from the PACB, ensuring that stakeholders have a clear understanding of the requirements and timelines involved.
  • Streamlining Procedures: The legislation includes provisions aimed at reducing bureaucratic delays, thereby expediting the approval process for critical public projects.

Impact

  • Affected Parties: The bill will primarily impact public authorities, project developers, and stakeholders involved in infrastructure projects. By simplifying the application and advisory opinion processes, it is expected to benefit those seeking to initiate or invest in public projects.
  • Public Infrastructure: The changes are anticipated to lead to faster project completions, which could enhance public infrastructure development and maintenance.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 29, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee.
  • March 25, 2025: The bill was placed on the first report calendar.
  • March 26, 2025: Advanced to the second report calendar.
  • March 27, 2025: Advanced to third reading.
  • April 2, 2025: Passed in the Senate and delivered to the Assembly, where it was again referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee.

Related Bills

  • S 7697: Prior-session bill related to similar topics.
  • S 2766: Prior-session bill with overlapping provisions.
  • S 5703: Prior-session bill addressing public authority processes.
  • S 2535: Prior-session bill concerning project approvals.

This summary provides an overview of Bill S 3736, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and the potential impact on public project applications and advisory opinions. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has passed the Senate, awaiting further action in the Assembly.

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

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