Amends the membership of the New York city water board to include the five borough presidents

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Amends the membership of the New York city water board to include the five borough presidents, the mayor or a public member appointed by the mayor and a public member appointed by the governor who has experience in the science of water resource development.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

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

New York State Senate

Amends the Public Authorities Law.

Committee

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To amend the New York City Water Board to include the five NYC Borough Presidents.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
Senate Corporations, Authorities And CommissionsMay 13, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why James Sanders Jr. says this is needed

Currently, the Water Board consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor. In addition, the Mayor appoints the Chairman from the members he selects for the Board. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of any business, including raising the water rate. This legislation changes the composition of the Water Board to include the five Borough Presidents of New York city as part of the seven member Board. It will give fair representation on establishing fee rates on any future water hikes by including a voice from each Borough for input in discussions and having a vote at the table. City residents and busi- nesses will feel their individual concerns can be represented and taken into account during any negotiations that could result in a water rate hike.

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

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Senate
May 13, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CITIES 1
NY Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Senate

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