Bill > A00596

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 mandatory appointee. Currently, the council consists of 16 members, and this bill will expand it to 17 members, specifically by changing the gubernatorial appointments from state department commissioners. The bill modifies language to replace "chairman" with "chairperson" throughout the text and adjusts the effective date of the agricultural representation provision to July 1, 2025. The council, which is established within the department of state, includes representatives from various state agencies, elected officials from different levels of government, and professionals from fields like architecture, engineering, and code enforcement. By adding the agriculture and markets commissioner, the bill ensures that agricultural perspectives are more directly represented in discussions about fire prevention and building codes. The bill also specifies that the council will continue to meet at least quarterly and that an advisory board on assistive listening systems will be maintained.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A596