New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03747

Introduced
1/29/25  
Refer
1/29/25  

Caption

Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with various departments and offices, to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city; directs a report on such study to be submitted no later than one year after the effective date.

Summary

Bill S03747 mandates the New York State Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with several other state and city departments, to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at increasing public access to museums in New York City. The study will focus on identifying barriers to access, analyzing historical access patterns, and reviewing laws governing free public access to these cultural institutions. The bill specifies a range of museums to be included in the study, such as the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, among others.

Impact

The bill is expected to impact state laws related to public access to cultural institutions by potentially leading to recommendations for changes in legislation that could enhance free access to museums. It will also assess the financial implications for museums and the support they receive from various governmental entities, which could influence future funding and operational policies.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around the bill appears to be supportive, as it aims to enhance public access to cultural resources, which is often viewed positively by constituents and advocacy groups. However, there may be concerns regarding the financial sustainability of museums if free access is expanded without adequate funding.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the balance between increasing public access and ensuring that museums can maintain their operational integrity and financial health. Some stakeholders might argue for the need for sufficient funding to support any proposed expansions in access, while others may emphasize the importance of making cultural institutions more accessible to the public.

Companion Bills

NY A04519

Same As Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with various departments and offices, to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city; directs a report on such study to be submitted no later than one year after the effective date.

Previously Filed As

NY A03059

Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with various departments and offices, to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city; directs a report on such study to be submitted no later than one year after the effective date.

NY A04519

Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with various departments and offices, to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city; directs a report on such study to be submitted no later than one year after the effective date.

NY S01124

Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with other departments and entities, to conduct a comprehensive study of public and private museums, including taking a census of public and private museums in the state, and to report the findings and recommendations of such study.

NY A02287

Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with other departments and entities, to conduct a comprehensive study of public and private museums, including taking a census of public and private museums in the state, and to report the findings and recommendations of such study.

NY S01613

Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.

NY A05918

Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.

NY A08782

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation, in conjunction with the department of economic development, to conduct a feasibility study and report on the potential reestablishment of the empire state games.

NY A08541

Directs the department of public service, in conjunction with the New York state energy research and development authority, and the power authority of the state of New York to commission a study on the utilization of directional noise reduction optimization technology for wind turbines in New York state.

NY S08400

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation, in conjunction with the department of economic development, to conduct a feasibility study and report on the potential reestablishment of the empire state summer games.

NY S01227

Authorizes and directs the department of public service to conduct a study on the deployment of energy interconnection processes into the electrical grid to meet the state's renewable energy goals; directs the department of public service to submit a report on its findings one year after the effective date.

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