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NY S05546
Provides that the police commissioner of the city of New York and all other cities with a population of one hundred thousand or more shall be an elected office with a four-year term; provides that such office shall be subject to term limits of two terms.
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Introduced
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general city law, the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing that the office of police commissioner in cities with a population of one hundred thousand or more is an elected office
AI Summary
This bill proposes to make the office of police commissioner in cities with a population of over 100,000 an elected position with a four-year term and term limits of two terms. The bill outlines the process for electing and filling vacancies in the office of police commissioner, including provisions for special and general elections. It also specifies that the police commissioner can be removed or suspended in the same manner as the mayor. Additionally, the bill amends the New York City Charter to include the police commissioner in the city's term limits law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES 1 (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S5546 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05546&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05546 |
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