Bill > S00779

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to increase the membership of the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council by adding the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets as a member. Currently, the council consists of the Secretary of State (who serves as chairperson), the State Fire Administrator, and sixteen other members appointed by the governor. The bill changes this to include seventeen members, specifically adding the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to the group of department commissioners who are appointed by the governor. The bill also makes minor technical changes, such as replacing "chairman" with "chairperson" throughout the text. Additionally, the bill adjusts the effective date of a previous related legislative proposal, changing the implementation date to July 1, 2025, instead of immediate effect. The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council is responsible for developing and maintaining uniform fire prevention and building codes, and this amendment ensures broader representation by including agricultural expertise in the council's membership.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S779