Bill > S04657

This bill modifies the composition and operations of the New York State Law Revision Commission by expanding its membership, clarifying appointment procedures, and enhancing its responsibilities. The commission will now have ten members instead of six, with appointments made by the governor, temporary president of the senate, minority leaders of both senate and assembly, the assembly speaker, and the attorney general. Members will serve staggered terms, with initial appointments ranging from three to five years, and subsequent terms lasting five years. The bill requires that four of the governor's appointees be attorneys or law school faculty, and mandates that the commission meet at least quarterly. Additionally, the bill broadens the commission's scope by allowing it to receive and prioritize law reform suggestions from a wider range of sources, including judges, public officials, lawyers, and the general public. The bill also establishes a dedicated law revision commission fund to ensure that appropriated moneys are used exclusively for the commission's work and are not commingled with general funds. These changes aim to modernize the commission's structure, increase its responsiveness to legal needs, and provide more transparent funding for its operations.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4657