S 4440 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Establishes a state director of drug policy

Summary
Establishes a state director of drug policy to lead the state drug control effort, including coordinating with the state agencies that impact drug policy and associated funding; coordinate and oversee the implementation of state drug policy; assess the adequacy of the state drug control programs and the budgets for those programs; evaluate the effectiveness of state drug control policy efforts; identify and respond to emerging drug threats related to illicit drug use; facilitate broad-scale information sharing and data standardization among state and local entities to support the state drug control efforts; assist the governor in the establishment of policies, goals, objectives, and priorities for drug policy; consult with and assist local governments with respect to the formulation and implementation of drug control policy; and serve as an ex-officio member of the opioid settlement board.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2023
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Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2023 Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
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Feb 8, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
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Nathalia Fernández
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