Vote: Committee vote · Investigations And Government Operations
Senate Investigations And Government OperationsMar 10, 2026Result: passed
(6) (1) (0) (0)
Senate bill · S663 (2025-26)
Removes the requirement of the state liquor authority to have not more than two members of the authority belong to the same political party
Latest action Jun 5, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A7535, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Removes the requirement of the state liquor authority to have not more than two members of the authority belong to the same political party.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill would remove the prohibition against more than two members/commissioners of the state liquor authority belonging to the same political party.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
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- In committee
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Committee
Investigations And Government Operations · New York State Senate
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The sponsor's argument
Why James Skoufis says this is needed
The State Liquor Authority is currently comprised of three Members/Commissioners, constituting the "Full Board" that meets to undertake its statutory responsibilities, such as permitting/licensing application determinations and disciplinary actions against licensees. The Chair is the only full-time Member/Commissioner of the SLA and is responsible for administrative control over the authority while the other two appointees serve at a per diem capacity. At times, the Full Board may operate with vacancies upon the departure of a Member/Commissioner. This bill would ensure that qualified personnel would be able to fill a vacancy regardless of party affiliation.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Investigations And Government Operations
Senate Investigations And Government OperationsMar 17, 2025Result: passed
(5) (2) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Mar 12, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 11, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 10, 2026
1ST Report CAL.526
1ST REPORT CAL.526
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
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- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate
- Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Apr 1, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- Mar 19, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 18, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 17, 2025
1ST Report CAL.550
1ST REPORT CAL.550
NY Senate
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate