S6746

The Senate passed legislation expanding oversight authority of the Authorities Budget Office over state authorities and industrial development agencies. Senate Print 6746, sponsored by Sen. Ryan, amends the Public Authorities Law and the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law to grant the ABO enhanced tools to monitor entities like NYSERDA and NYPA. Ryan argued the expanded authority brings the ABO's oversight powers more in line with the Comptroller's authority over state agencies like the Department of Health and Department of Education, ensuring taxpayer money is spent effectively. The bill passed on a 43-11 vote, with 11 senators voting in opposition: Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Martins, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Rhoads, Stec and Tedisco. The legislation takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

The Senate passed legislation amending the Public Authorities Law and the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law on a 49-12 roll call vote. Sponsored by Sen. Ryan, Senate Print 6746 (Calendar No. 994) will take effect 90 days after becoming law. Twelve senators voted in opposition: Borrello, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Martins, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco and Walczyk.