New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05096

Introduced
2/18/25  
Refer
2/18/25  

Caption

Requires that the governor, temporary president of the senate and senate minority leader jointly develop a questionnaire to be filled out and completed by any applicant for appointment to an office by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate; makes related provisions.

Summary

Bill S05096 aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of the appointment process for state offices in New York. It requires the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the senate minority leader to jointly develop a comprehensive questionnaire that applicants for gubernatorial appointments must complete. This questionnaire will cover various personal and professional details, including biographical information, employment history, conflicts of interest, and criminal history. The bill mandates that this questionnaire be publicly posted and that a standardized disclosure document be created to summarize findings from background investigations on the applicants.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will amend the public officers law to establish a standardized process for disclosing information related to gubernatorial appointments. It will require the governor's office and the senate to work collaboratively in developing the questionnaire and disclosure document, thereby increasing the scrutiny of candidates for state positions. This change is expected to promote greater public trust in the appointment process and ensure that potential conflicts of interest are adequately addressed.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S05096 appears to be generally supportive, as it addresses concerns about transparency in government appointments. However, there may be some apprehension regarding the extent of personal information required from applicants and how it will be handled. Discussions have indicated a recognition of the need for accountability, but also a caution about privacy implications.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the breadth of personal information required in the questionnaire, particularly concerning privacy rights and the potential for misuse of sensitive data. Some stakeholders may argue that the requirements are overly intrusive, while others may advocate for even more stringent disclosure to ensure integrity in public office appointments.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S03277

Requires that the governor, temporary president of the senate and senate minority leader jointly develop a questionnaire to be filled out and completed by any applicant for appointment to an office by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate; makes related provisions.

NY S10371

Establishes a committee to examine the state industrial code and recommend any changes that need to be made; requires a report to be sent to the governor, the commissioner, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the senate minority leader and assembly minority leader on any changes that need to be made to the state industrial code.

NY S09150

Requires that each appointment to an office by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate shall be voted on individually by the senate; provides that nominations may not be considered, confirmed or rejected as a slate or group; requires that all votes be conducted with a roll call vote with each senator's vote noted on the record.

NY A10789

Requires that each appointment to an office by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate shall be voted on individually by the senate; provides that nominations may not be considered, confirmed or rejected as a slate or group; requires that all votes be conducted with a roll call vote with each senator's vote noted on the record.

NY S10119

Expands approval power for actions taken at meetings of the New York state energy research and development authority to include the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly.

NY A11040

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation bills and other bills providing budget authority or tax expenditures; requires such office to report to the temporary president of the senate, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the assembly and the assembly minority leader.

US HCR1

This concurrent resolution authorizes Congress to assemble at a place outside Washington, DC, during the 119th Congress if the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader agree that it is in the public interest. The concurrent resolution provides that the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader shall act jointly after consultation with the House and Senate Minority Leaders.

MO SB1415

Provides for the appointment of of all appellate judges by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and for the election of all circuit and associate circuit judges

MO SJR105

Provides for the appointment of all appellate judges by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and for the election of all circuit and associate circuit judges

NY S09195

Provides that the utility intervention unit within the consumer protection division shall be headed by a rate counsel appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate; relates to powers and duties of the utility intervention unit.

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