Relates to the organization of the Port Authority
This bill updates the governance structure of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It requires that future voting commissioners (12 total, six from each state) have professional experience in fields like transportation or public administration for terms starting in 2027, and adds four non-voting commissioners representing transit users and labor unions. Additionally, the bill mandates a confidential whistleblower program to protect employees reporting misconduct and establishes an Inspector General role to investigate fraud, abuse, and misconduct within the Port Authority.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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P
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
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