S 10222 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the organization of the Port Authority

This bill reorganizes the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey by establishing a new Transportation Advisory Committee and updating the composition of its governing board. It mandates that the twelve voting commissioners be appointed by the governors of New York and New Jersey with state senate approval, while requiring at least one New York member to be recommended by the city mayor. The legislation also adds four non-voting commissioners to represent transit riders and labor organizations, and it introduces stricter conflict-of-interest rules alongside a new whistleblower protection program to safeguard employees who report misconduct.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026