Bill > A05587

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law and General Municipal Law to enhance cooperative purchasing and intergovernmental collaboration. Specifically, it authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with other public procurement units within New York or other states, with the commissioner's written approval, for procuring materials or nonprofessional services. Additionally, the bill defines "public agency" as including counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, improvement districts, and district corporations in New York, and enables these agencies to jointly exercise powers, undertake public works, and enter into written agreements for cooperative action. The legislation requires appropriate governing body approval for such intergovernmental agreements, and any administrative entity created through these agreements will be considered a public corporation that can exist for the duration specified in the agreement. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and efficiency in public sector procurement and collaborative efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5587