Bill > S05164

This bill modifies the composition of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Commuter's Council by reducing the number of vacancy appointment names that county executives from Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn can submit when filling council vacancies. Currently, when a vacancy occurs on the 13-member council, county executives can submit three names for each vacancy, but the bill changes this to require submission of only one name per vacancy. The council consists of commuters who regularly use LIRR services and are residents of the mentioned counties, with members originally appointed by the governor based on county executive recommendations. The bill maintains other existing requirements for council membership, such as having representatives from Queens and Brooklyn borough presidents and including a member with expertise in bicycle and pedestrian access. The legislation aims to streamline the vacancy appointment process by reducing the number of potential candidates submitted for each open council position. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5164