Bill > A07535

This bill removes the existing requirement that no more than two members of the State Liquor Authority (SLA) can belong to the same political party. Currently, the SLA members are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, and previously had a restriction on partisan composition. The bill eliminates this political party limitation, which means the governor will now have more flexibility in appointing board members without being constrained by strict party diversity rules. The bill also makes a minor language change, replacing the term "chairman" with "chairperson" throughout the text. The modifications apply to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law and will take effect immediately upon passage. This change could potentially allow the governor to appoint more members from a single political party to the State Liquor Authority, which governs alcoholic beverage regulations in New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7535