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A 6929

Relates to providing notice to elected officials upon receipt of an application for a liquor license

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anil Beephan and 13 co-sponsors

Requires licensing authorities to notify elected officials when a liquor license application is received, boosting transparency and local input.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 6929

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 6929

Overview

A 6929 is a proposed bill that would require notice to elected officials when an application for a liquor license is received. The bill is currently referred to the Economic Development Committee. It was introduced on March 18, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to provide elected officials with timely notice regarding pending liquor license applications.
  • By ensuring notification, the bill seeks to promote transparency in the licensing process and enable local officials to be informed about licensing activity in their jurisdictions.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s title and status)

  • Upon receipt of a liquor license application, the responsible licensing authority would be required to notify designated elected officials.
  • The bill would define who constitutes “elected officials” for purposes of the notice and how the notice must be delivered (the exact recipients, methods, timing, and content would be specified in the bill’s text).
  • The notification process would occur at a defined point in the application timeline (e.g., upon receipt of the application); the precise trigger and deadlines would be set forth in the enacted provisions.
  • Related procedural details (e.g., what information must accompany the notice) would be detailed in the bill, but the current available information does not specify these particulars.

Affected Parties

  • Liquor license applicants and their agents.
  • Local licensing authorities or agencies responsible for processing liquor license applications.
  • Elected officials who represent the affected jurisdictions (e.g., local mayors, county executives, town/city council members, or other designated officials).
  • The general public may be indirectly affected through increased transparency and local governance input.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Economic Development Committee (listed twice in the legislative actions, indicating the committee assignment).
  • The bill has a companion Senate bill listed: S 8104.
  • No specific enactment date or effective date is provided in the available information; such details would be addressed in the bill’s full text and any subsequent amendments.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: John Zaccaro Jr.
  • Cosponsors (selected): Angelo Santabarbara, Tommy Schiavoni, William Colton, Joe DeStefano, Karl Brabenec, Rebecca Kassay, David McDonough, Anil Beephan Jr., Karines Reyes, Yudelka Tapia, Matthew Slater, Samuel Pirozzolo, Philip Ramos.
  • The bill has at least one related/companion measure in the Senate (S 8104).

Related Legislation

  • Companion bill: S 8104 (listed as a related bill in the Senate). This indicates parallel or harmonized provisions between the Assembly and Senate versions.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Pros:
    • Increased transparency in the liquor licensing process.
    • Early notification to local officials could foster engagement and local input.
  • Cons/Considerations:
    • Administrative burden on licensing authorities to implement and manage notice requirements.
    • Clarification needed on who qualifies as “elected officials,” what information must be included, and how notices are delivered.
    • Possible implications for the timeline of license determinations, depending on notice content and recipient responsiveness.

Next Steps

  • The Economic Development Committee will review the bill, consider any amendments, and determine whether to advance it to a floor vote.
  • Tracking the companion Senate bill S 8104 will provide a fuller picture of the proposed policy and its likelihood of passage.

If you’d like, I can compare A 6929 with S 8104 once text is available, or summarize any committee amendments as they are published.

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

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