Bill > S03375

This bill amends the public officers law to establish time limits for temporary appointments of department heads without Senate approval. Specifically, when the legislature is in session, no person can serve as a department head for more than 90 days without receiving the Senate's advice and consent. If a vacancy occurs when the legislature is not in session, a temporary appointee can serve without Senate approval for no more than 30 calendar days during the next legislative session. Additionally, an individual can only serve as a temporary department head without Senate confirmation once, regardless of the duration of their initial appointment. The bill aims to provide clear guidelines and constraints on temporary executive appointments, ensuring that long-term leadership positions are subject to legislative oversight and approval. This legislation seeks to balance the need for swift leadership transitions with the constitutional requirement of Senate confirmation for key government roles. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3375