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S 2459

Repeals certain provisions relating to voting by members of the New York state authorities control board

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

S 2459 - Repeals Certain Voting Provisions for NY State Authorities Control Board OverviewBill Number: S 2459 Title: Repeals certain provisions relating to voting by members of th

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · S 2459

S 2459 - Repeals Certain Voting Provisions for NY State Authorities Control Board

Overview

Bill Number: S 2459
Title: Repeals certain provisions relating to voting by members of the New York state authorities control board
Status: REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
Introduced: July 24, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill seeks to repeal specific provisions related to voting requirements for members of the New York State Authorities Control Board. The Authorities Control Board oversees and coordinates the activities of various public authorities in the state, such as transportation, housing, and economic development agencies.

Key Provisions

  • Repeals the requirement that at least three members of the Authorities Control Board must vote affirmatively for the board to take any action.
  • Removes the provision that a unanimous vote of all members present is required for the board to take certain actions, such as approving the establishment of a new public authority.
  • Eliminates the stipulation that the Governor, Comptroller, and Temporary President of the Senate must all be present for the board to take action.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The New York State Authorities Control Board would be impacted, as the voting requirements and quorum rules for the board would change.
  • Public authorities overseen by the Authorities Control Board, such as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York State Housing Finance Agency, could be affected by changes to the board's decision-making processes.
  • Taxpayers and residents of New York may be indirectly impacted if the changes to the Authorities Control Board's voting rules lead to different decisions or actions by the public authorities.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been referred to the New York State Senate's Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee for further consideration. If the committee approves the bill, it would then move to the full Senate for a vote. If passed by the Senate, the bill would then need to be approved by the New York State Assembly and signed into law by the Governor to take effect.

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

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