Bill > S01711

This bill requires every utility corporation in New York to submit comprehensive semi-annual reports to the Department of Public Service, starting March 31, 2026, detailing their lobbying and advertising activities. The reports must include specific information about lobbying efforts, such as the names of corporate representatives engaging in lobbying, the public officials contacted, dates of communications, subject matters discussed, and any related expenses for travel, lodging, or meals. For advertising, corporations must itemize public funds spent and provide details about their advertising marketing plans, including measurable goals and objectives. The bill broadly defines "lobbying" as attempts to influence legislative, executive, and regulatory actions at both state and local levels, and "advertising" as any promotional activity requiring media purchases across various platforms like television, radio, internet, billboards, newspapers, magazines, and digital communications. The bill includes a provision that protects sensitive information from mandatory disclosure and applies to various types of utility corporations, ensuring transparency in their public engagement and spending activities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1711