New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S10119

Introduced
4/30/26  

Caption

Expands approval power for actions taken at meetings of the New York state energy research and development authority to include the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly.

Impact

The bill has implications for the way state authorities operate, especially in terms of decision-making processes. With more legislative leaders involved, there may be a shift towards greater transparency and scrutiny of actions, thereby ensuring that the interests of a wider political spectrum are represented. This could lead to more comprehensive discussions and deliberations before significant decisions are made regarding energy research and development issues in New York.

Summary

S10119 is a legislative proposal aimed at expanding the approval powers of actions taken by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. This bill proposes to include not only the governor but also the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly in the approval process for actions taken at meetings of the Authority. By broadening the range of political leaders who must provide approval or veto for these actions, the bill seeks to increase legislative oversight and potentially increase accountability within the Authority's functioning.

Contention

Some points of contention surrounding S10119 involve debates about efficiency versus oversight. Supporters of the bill argue that including more leaders in the decision-making process will enhance accountability and ensure that diverse viewpoints are considered. On the other hand, opponents might contend that this could hinder timely decision-making by introducing additional bureaucratic layers. They may argue that it complicates the operational structure of the Authority and could delay important initiatives aimed at state energy development.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A11040

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation bills and other bills providing budget authority or tax expenditures; requires such office to report to the temporary president of the senate, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the assembly and the assembly minority leader.

NY S01583

Limits the tenure of the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, majority leader of the senate, minority leader of the senate, majority leader of the assembly and minority leader of the assembly to 8 years; limits the tenure of the chair of any single legislative committee to 8 consecutive years.

NY S07934

Requires pure captive insurance companies and group captive insurance companies who are a public entity, political subdivision, public authority, public benefit corporation, or a subsidiary thereof to hold at least two meetings each year in this state, have a majority of members required to be residents of this state, file an annual report with the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and the minority leaders of the senate and assembly, and submit to additional examinations.

NY HR172

Relative to the election of the minority leader, the assistant minority leader, and the minority whip for the 136th General Assembly of Ohio.

NY S05927

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation bills and other bills providing budget authority or tax expenditures; requires such office to report to the temporary president of the senate, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the assembly and the assembly minority leader.

NY HR2

Relative to the election of the assistant minority leader, the minority whip, and the assistant minority whip for the 136th General Assembly of Ohio.

NY A02487

Requires the department of transportation to submit annual reporting to the minority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the assembly, the ranking minority member of the senate transportation committee, the ranking minority member of the assembly transportation committee, the ranking minority member of the senate finance committee, and the ranking minority member of the assembly ways and means committee.

NY S03480

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of removing all existing 3-cable guide rails on New York roadways and replacing such guide rails with safer alternatives; requires a report to be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly containing the findings and recommendations for legislative or other actions.

NY A04581

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of removing all existing 3-cable guide rails on New York roadways and replacing such guide rails with safer alternatives; requires a report to be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly containing the findings and recommendations for legislative or other actions.

NY HR1

Amending The Majority Caucus Leadership, Minority Caucus Leadership, And Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.

Similar Bills

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