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Votes at a glance: committee advances nine bills, removes one from agenda
Summary
The Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions on May 13 advanced nine bills to other committees or the floor and removed one item from the agenda. Key items include a digital equity plan, procurement changes, transparency updates, a $75 million municipal bond authorization, and a bill limiting authorities' use of lobbyists.
The New York State Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions on May 13 considered ten bills. Nine measures were advanced to either the Senate floor or to subsequent committees; one bill was removed from the agenda at a sponsor's request.
Key actions recorded by the committee (motions carried unless noted):
- S.1336 (Parker) — New York State Digital Equity Plan Act: Introduced as an amendment to the Urban Development Corporation Act to align with the federal Digital Equity Act and improve technology access. The committee passed S.1336 and reported it to the Senate floor.
- S.4557 (Comrie) — Procurement negotiation for professional services: Amends the Public Authorities Law to require public authorities and public-benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms (architectural, engineering, geological,…
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