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NY A06267

NY A06267
Authorizes the use of innovative techniques to enhance public participation in the rule making process; provides that use of such techniques shall in no way otherwise diminish public participation in the rule making process; establishes a three year pilot project for seven major regulatory agencies to hold public hearings upon petition of 125 or more New York residents.

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Introduced
03/12/2021
In Committee
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Authorizes the use of innovative techniques to enhance public participation in the rule making process; provides that use of such techniques shall in no way otherwise diminish public participation in the rule making process; establishes a three year pilot project for seven major regulatory agencies to hold public hearings upon petition of 125 or more New York residents.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of innovative techniques, such as allowing the public to ask questions of agency personnel, organizing hearings as roundtables, and using broadcasting and teleconferencing technologies, to enhance public participation in the rulemaking process. The bill also establishes a three-year pilot project for seven major regulatory agencies, including the Workers' Compensation Board and the Departments of Education, Environmental Conservation, Health, Financial Services, Labor, and Family Assistance, to hold public hearings upon petition of 125 or more New York residents. The bill ensures that the use of innovative techniques does not diminish the public's ability to comment on proposed rules.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

substituted by s155 (on 06/10/2021)
(1 Companion Bills)

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