Establishes a procedure for appointing a president or chairperson upon a vacancy of such position

PassedLatest action May 11, 2026

Establishes a procedure for appointing a president or chairperson upon a vacancy of such position.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A8570, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Economic Development Law.

Committee

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Establishes a procedure for appointing a president or chairperson upon a vacancy of such a position and correct certain gendered language.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 27, 2026Result: passed
(56) (4) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
Senate Corporations, Authorities And CommissionsJan 20, 2026Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(55) (4) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
Senate Corporations, Authorities And CommissionsMar 25, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why James Skoufis says this is needed

Under the current New York State statute, an acting president or acting chair of the Empire State Development Board, appointed by the governor due to a vacancy, may serve indefinitely. However, as the purpose of an acting appointment is to provide temporary leadership until a permanent successor is confirmed, the absence of a time limitation creates proce- dural concerns. This bill seeks to address these issues by establishing a six-month limit on the tenure of an acting president or acting chair. This measure will enhance accountability, ensure timely appointments, and strengthen the governance structure of the Empire State Development Board.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 11, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.466
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.466
NY Assembly
May 11, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
May 11, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A8570
NY Assembly
May 7, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.466
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.466
NY Assembly
May 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly

Show full history (19 earlier events)

Apr 27, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jan 27, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Jan 21, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Jan 20, 2026
1ST Report CAL.124
1ST REPORT CAL.124
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 12, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4576A
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 20, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Assembly
Mar 27, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 26, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Mar 25, 2025
1ST Report CAL.600
1ST REPORT CAL.600
NY Senate
Feb 7, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Senate

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