Directs legislature to create office of public advocate
Summary
Directs the legislature to create an office of public advocate with the authority to bring civil action against the state or any of its departments, agencies or bureaus or its public authorities to protect the public's interest in the state's natural and cultural resources.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2017
Last action Feb 15, 2018
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Feb 15, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Jan 3, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Feb 10, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Jan 4, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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