Senate bill · S10119 (2025-26)
Relates to expanded approval power for actions taken at meetings of the New York state energy research and development authority
New York State Senate
Same as A11401, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
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.
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Amends the Public Authorities Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Section 1. Amends Section 1853 of the Public Authorities Law to extend the Governor's approval and veto authority over actions of the board of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to the Legisla- ture. Section 2. Creates the requirement that NYSERDA's board deliver their minutes to the offices of the legislature's leaders as well as the governor. States that if none of the Legislative leaders or the Governor veto the minutes within 15 days then the proposals by the board go into effect. Requires the board of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to transmit minutes of its meetings to the Governor and the Legislature. Provides that, unless the Governor or either legislative leader issues a veto within fifteen (15) days of receipt, the board's actions shall take effect. Section 3. Establishes the procedure for the issuance and effect of a veto under this act. Section 4. Authorizes the Governor and the legislative leaders to waive the approval requirement for specific actions of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Section 5. States the effective date.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Energy · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Energy And Telecommunications · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Thomas F. O'Mara says this is needed
Under current law, the Governor is authorized to approve or veto any action taken by the board of NYSERDA. The authority is required to submit a certified copy of the minutes of each board meeting to the Governor. Within fifteen days of receipt, the Governor may approve or veto any such action. If the minutes are not returned within that peri- od, the board's actions take effect. From 2016 through 2025, NYSERDA has petitioned the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) for approximately $7.5 billion in funding for the Clean Energy Fund. The PSC has authorized the collection of these funds from ratepayers through utility bills. In addition, NYSERDA seeks approval for administrative expenses and enters into contracts for renewable energy projects, both of which have direct cost implications for ratepayers. Unlike most state entities, NYSERDA operates largely off-budget, with its programs funded through ratepayer supported charg- es. The Legislature currently has no formal mechanism to review or reject actions of NYSERDA that materially affect utility costs. This bill would extend to the Temporary President of the Senate, the Senate Minority Leader, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Assembly Minority Leader the same approval and veto authority presently vested in the Governor with respect to board actions. Providing for legislative review establishes an additional check on actions that significantly impact ratepayer costs. Such oversight is increasingly important in light of rising utility bills, which have contributed to a growing number of ratepayers falling into arrears on their payments.
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Full history
- May 15, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- Apr 30, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate