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Assembly approves bill amending State Finance Law; member cites need for greater transparency on emergency contracts

2791616 · March 18, 2025
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Summary

The New York State Assembly on March 18, 2025 passed Assembly bill 6707, described as an amendment to the State Finance Law. The bill drew a recorded vote and an on‑the‑record explanation urging more scrutiny of no‑bid emergency contracts.

The New York State Assembly on March 18, 2025 approved Assembly bill 6707, “an act to amend the State Finance Law,” a measure supporters said would increase transparency for contracts awarded during state emergencies.

Assemblymember Gandolfo, explaining his affirmative vote, said the bill responds to concerns about no‑bid emergency contracts and cited a recent example from the COVID state of emergency. “I…

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