Bill > A05050

This bill amends the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act to require that any grant issued through the State and Municipal Facilities Program must be sponsored by either the governor or a member of the state senate or assembly. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision stipulating that grants from the program can only be issued if they have sponsorship from one of these three political entities: the governor, a state senator, or an assembly member. The State and Municipal Facilities Program appears to be a grant program administered by the dormitory authority or the corporation (likely referring to the New York State Urban Development Corporation), and this new requirement aims to ensure political oversight and accountability in the grant allocation process. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will be considered in full force as of April 1, 2025, meaning that any grants issued after that date must comply with the new sponsorship requirement.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5050