Requires state agencies to appear biannually in front of the relevant legislative committees
This bill requires heads of 55 specific New York state agencies (including agencies like the Department of Education, Environmental Conservation, and the State Police) to appear in person before relevant legislative committees twice each year. Agency leaders must answer questions about their operations, state policies, and other matters under their jurisdiction. The requirement applies to all listed agencies, with a designee allowed if an agency lacks a head. This creates a regular, structured process for legislative oversight of state agency activities.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josh Jensen
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
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