Bill > A00714

This bill amends the New York Public Authorities Law to update language related to the state comptroller's oversight of public authority contracts. Specifically, the bill modifies existing provisions about contract review and approval by changing gendered language references (such as "his or her") to gender-neutral phrasing like "such comptroller's"). The bill maintains the comptroller's existing authority to supervise and review contracts over one million dollars for state authorities, allowing the comptroller to determine which contracts require prior review and approval. Under the proposed changes, contracts identified by the comptroller as requiring supervision must be submitted for approval and will not be considered valid and enforceable until the comptroller has reviewed and approved them. The bill also preserves the comptroller's ability to establish rules and regulations for determining which contracts are subject to review, including standards for reviewing and approving such contracts. The legislation will take effect 60 days after becoming law, maintaining the current framework of contract oversight while updating the language to be more inclusive and precise.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A714