Bill > A00617

This bill amends the definition of "reportable business relationship" in New York's legislative law to create a specific exemption for certain teaching professionals employed by the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY). Currently, a reportable business relationship is defined as a compensation arrangement over $1,000 annually between a lobbyist and certain state officials or entities. The bill introduces an exception for teaching professionals (such as professors, lecturers, instructors, and assistant/associate professors) who are exclusively employed by SUNY or CUNY in teaching roles. To qualify for this exemption, the teaching professional must not supervise other state employees or manage grant-funded projects or research. This modification aims to clarify and narrow the scope of what constitutes a reportable business relationship for academic employees, potentially reducing administrative burdens and reporting requirements for university teaching staff. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A617