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NY S05306
NY S05306Grants the legislature the authority to direct the attorney-general by concurrent resolution to inquire into matters concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice.
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Introduced
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to granting the legislature the authority to direct the attorney-general to inquire into matters concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice
AI Summary
This bill grants the New York State Legislature the authority to direct the State Attorney General, by concurrent resolution, to inquire into matters concerning the public peace, public safety, and public justice. The Attorney General can then, at their discretion, appoint and employ deputies, officers, and other personnel to assist with the investigation, determine their duties, and set their compensation with legislative approval. The investigation would be subject to oversight by the Legislature and the Attorney General, but would be free from interference by the Governor or any other state agency or official.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Andrew Gounardes (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Todd Kaminsky (D),
John Liu (D),
Rachel May (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
James Sanders (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S5306 | 03/02/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05306&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05306 | 03/02/2021 |
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