Bill > S03080

This bill amends the Public Service Law to change the requirements for establishing a quorum on the board of electric generating facilities. Specifically, the bill mandates that both ad hoc public members must be appointed before a quorum can be formed, which means the board cannot conduct business until these members are in place. The ad hoc members are to be selected through a specific nomination process: for facilities outside New York City, local municipal and county executives nominate candidates, while for facilities within New York City, the community board chair, borough president, and mayor each nominate candidates. The president pro tem of the senate and the speaker of the assembly are responsible for appointing these ad hoc members, with the governor stepping in to make appointments if the legislative leaders do not do so within 30 days. The bill ensures that local stakeholders have input into the board's composition and that the board cannot operate without full representation, which could potentially slow down decision-making about electric generating facilities but also ensures more comprehensive local input into the process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3080