Bill > A04468

This bill requires that all legislatively created groups such as workgroups, task forces, commissions, councils, advisory groups, and committees must have proportionally equivalent representation from both the majority and minority parties in the state senate and assembly. Additionally, the bill mandates that the number of appointees chosen by the legislature must be proportionally equivalent to the number of appointees chosen by the governor. In practical terms, this means that when the legislature establishes any type of official group or panel, they must ensure balanced representation across political parties and between legislative and executive branch appointees. The legislation is designed to promote fairness and ensure diverse perspectives are represented in state-level advisory and working groups. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, applying to all newly created and existing legislatively enacted groups.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4468