Bill > S00754

This bill modifies the composition and recommendation process for the Republic Airport Commission, which is an advisory council to the New York State Department of Transportation for the administration and management of Republic Airport in Suffolk County. Specifically, the bill requires that when the governor appoints commission members (who are recommended by the Senate president and Assembly speaker), the recommending body must provide a list of at least three candidates, from which the governor will select one member. The commission will continue to consist of nine members from Nassau or Suffolk counties, including one member directly appointed by the governor, four appointed upon Senate president recommendation, and four appointed upon Assembly speaker recommendation. Each member serves a four-year term, and while they do not receive a salary, they will be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The bill maintains the commission's existing responsibilities, which include advising on airport administration, identifying capital needs, promoting economic development around the airport, and consulting on various operational matters. The effective date of this bill is tied to a companion bill addressing Republic Airport Commission membership.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S754