Relates to the powers, functions and duties of the New York state public authorities control board
This bill (A 5681) changes voting rules for New York's Public Authorities Control Board. It grants voting rights to members appointed based on recommendations from minority leaders of the state Senate and Assembly - previously they were non-voting with only their comments recorded. The board will now require unanimous votes from all voting members (including these newly empowered minority-recommended members) for decisions. This affects the board's internal operations but does not alter its composition or core responsibilities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Barclay
RRepublican
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Chris Friend
RRepublican
Co
Doug Smith
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Josh Jensen
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
Co
Mary Beth Walsh
RRepublican
Co
Matt Simpson
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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