Establishes the New York state commission on regulatory efficiency to identify unnecessary and wasteful regulations by the state.
Summary
Bill S06724 establishes the New York State Commission on Regulatory Efficiency, tasked with examining state regulations to identify those that are unnecessary or wasteful. The commission will consist of eight members appointed by various legislative leaders and will operate without compensation. Its primary function is to issue recommendations for regulatory reform, with an annual report detailing findings and suggested changes to be submitted to key state officials.
Impact
The establishment of this commission is expected to streamline state regulations, potentially leading to a reduction in bureaucratic red tape and fostering a more efficient regulatory environment. This could positively affect businesses and individuals by creating a more conducive atmosphere for economic activity and reducing compliance costs associated with unnecessary regulations.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the bill appears to be generally supportive, as it aims to improve regulatory efficiency, which is often a bipartisan concern. However, there may be underlying apprehensions regarding the potential impacts on essential regulations that protect public interests.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise regarding which regulations are deemed unnecessary and the criteria used for such determinations. Some stakeholders may argue that certain regulations, while seen as burdensome, serve important public safety or environmental purposes. The composition of the commission, being entirely non-public sector, may also raise concerns about the representation of public interests in the regulatory review process.
Creates the New York state commission on government efficiency to examine state spending, identify unnecessary and wasteful spending and create a report of recommendations of spending items that can be eliminated by New York state.
Creates the New York state commission on government efficiency to examine state spending, identify unnecessary and wasteful spending and create a report of recommendations of spending items that can be eliminated by New York state.
Establishes the New York state Black history preservation commission to ensure the documentation and preservation of Black history in New York state within the state university of New York.
Establishes a legislative commission on article V conventions of the states to represent the state of New York at article V conventions; provides penalties for commissioners who exceed their scope of authority and individuals who interfere with the duties of a commissioner.