New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01914

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  
Report Pass
2/26/25  
Engrossed
3/3/25  
Refer
3/3/25  
Engrossed
5/29/25  
Enrolled
12/1/25  

Caption

Requires the empire state plaza art commission to examine the historical significance of major rivers in the state of New York in connection with renaming the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the commission's recommendation.

Summary

Bill A01914 amends the arts and cultural affairs law to require the Empire State Plaza Art Commission to recommend new names for four agency buildings located at the Empire State Plaza. The commission will consider the historical significance of major rivers in New York State, such as the Hudson and Niagara Rivers, when making its recommendations. Following the commission's recommendation, the governor is mandated to select the new names within 60 days.

Impact

The bill will modify the naming convention of specific state agency buildings, which may affect how these buildings are referenced in state documents and by the public. It introduces a formal process for naming that emphasizes historical significance, potentially influencing future naming conventions for state properties. This could also enhance public engagement with the state's natural heritage and history.

Sentiment

The sentiment around Bill A01914 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous support it received in committee and during floor votes in both the Assembly and Senate. The discussions indicate a shared appreciation for recognizing the state's rivers and their historical importance.

Contention

There were no notable points of contention during the discussions or voting on the bill. The unanimous support suggests that stakeholders and legislators are in agreement regarding the importance of the bill's objectives and the process it establishes for renaming the agency buildings.

Companion Bills

NY S04722

Same As Requires the empire state plaza art commission to examine the historical significance of major rivers in the state of New York in connection with renaming the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the commission's recommendation.

Previously Filed As

NY S04722

Requires the empire state plaza art commission to examine the historical significance of major rivers in the state of New York in connection with renaming the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the commission's recommendation.

NY A10653

Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the council's recommendation.

NY S09685

Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the council's recommendation.

NY LB660

Adopt the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act, require agencies to submit a federal funding inventory, and change provisions relating to agency rules and regulations, state buildings, and works of art for state buildings

NY S09409

Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to execute a one-time extension of an existing lease of state-owned lands located at 1 and 2 Marriott Plaza located in the hamlet of Farmingdale, town of Babylon, county of Suffolk, state of New York.

NY S08248

Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.

NY S08523

Protects New Yorkers from unnecessary inquiry into immigration status by state agencies, employees, or departments and restricts the access of federal immigration authorities' to state buildings.

NY A03180

Enacts the "bird safe buildings act" directing the commissioner of general services to incorporate practices and strategies to reduce bird fatality resulting from collisions with certain state-owned or state-leased buildings, and for other purposes; requires the commissioner to develop a design guide that includes features, methods and strategies, and best practices for reducing bird fatalities.

NY S09741

Enacts the "bird safe buildings act" directing the commissioner of general services to incorporate practices and strategies to reduce bird fatality resulting from collisions with certain state-owned or state-leased buildings, and for other purposes; requires the commissioner to develop a design guide that includes features, methods and strategies, and best practices for reducing bird fatalities.

NY S08005

Requires certain large buildings in the city of New York to be retrofitted with sprinkler systems that are compliant with the NY state uniform fire prevention and building code.

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