Bill > S03448

This bill requires that all legislatively created groups—such as workgroups, task forces, commissions, councils, advisory groups, and committees—must have an equal number of appointees from the majority and minority parties in both the state senate and assembly. Additionally, the bill mandates that the total number of appointees selected by the legislature must be proportionally equivalent to the number of appointees selected by the governor. The purpose of this legislation appears to be ensuring balanced representation and political fairness in legislative bodies and advisory groups, by preventing any single party or branch of government from dominating these appointed groups. The bill would apply broadly to any group created by legislative action, and it takes effect immediately upon passage. By requiring proportional representation, the bill aims to promote more inclusive and representative decision-making processes across various state-level advisory and working groups.