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Assembly passes multiple 'rules report' bills after floor criticism of chapter amendment process
Summary
The New York State Assembly approved four bills described as "rules reports" that amend the Executive Law, while one lawmaker used his explanation of vote to criticize the annual "chapter amendment" process as opaque.
The New York State Assembly on Jan. 13, 2025 passed four bills labeled as rules reports that would amend the state Executive Law, voting unanimously or nearly unanimously on each measure.
Members recorded passage of Assembly Bill 519 (rules report 2), Assembly Bill 596 (rules report 3), Assembly Bill 693 (rules report 4) and Assembly Bill 1020 (rules report 5). The bills carried varying effective dates: several were designated to take effect immediately, and one was set to take effect on the 90th day after enactment.
The votes were announced on the floor as follows: Assembly Bill 519 was approved, Ayes 145, Nays 0; Assembly Bill 596 was approved, Ayes 147, Nays 0; Assembly Bill 693 was approved, Ayes 146, Nays 1; and Assembly Bill 1020 was approved, Ayes 148, Nays 0.
During debate on Assembly Bill 519, Assembly Member Ra used his explanation of vote to criticize the chapter amendment process, calling it “one of the least transparent things we do in this government each and every year.” He…
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