August 25, 2024
And so begins the season in which we will see thousands of bills introduced/re-introduced by lawmakers.
The NYS Council often issues Memos in Support or Memos in Opposition as legislation travels through legislative committees and also when they are transferred to the Executive for final action.
Two bills of interest (below) recently went to the Governor. We will issue written support of the first bill unless there are objections. Let us know.
THE FOLLOWING BILL(S) WERE DELIVERED TO THE GOVERNOR. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED. Click Here To FInd Bill Text And Memo
| A7395 | Darling — Provides for definitions of mental health and family and youth peer and requires the office of mental health establish peer service qualification programs Same as S 9787 BROUK SUMM : Amd §§7.03 & 7.07, Ment Hyg L Provides for definitions of mental health and family and youth peer advocates and requires the office of mental health to establish peer service qualification programs. Office of Mental Health 05/19/23 referred to mental health 05/24/23 reported referred to rules 01/03/24 referred to mental health 02/06/24 reported 02/08/24 advanced to third reading cal.297 02/13/24 passed assembly 02/13/24 delivered to senate 02/13/24 REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH 06/04/24 SUBSTITUTED FOR S9787 06/04/24 3RD READING CAL.1740 06/04/24 PASSED SENATE 06/04/24 RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY 08/20/24 delivered to governor |
| A8322A | Hevesi — Relates to the establishment and powers and duties of the council on children and families Same as S 7452-A PERSAUD SUMM : Amd §§483, 483-a & 483-b, Soc Serv L Establishes a council on children and families within the executive department; moves such council from the office of children and family services; defines terms; authorizes the governor to designate the executive director of such council; makes related provisions. Council on Children and Families 11/29/23 referred to children and families 01/03/24 referred to children and families 01/23/24 reported 01/25/24 advanced to third reading cal.269 03/11/24 amended on third reading 8322a 03/21/24 passed assembly 03/21/24 delivered to senate 03/21/24 REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 05/07/24 SUBSTITUTED FOR S7452A 05/07/24 3RD READING CAL.823 05/07/24 PASSED SENATE 05/07/24 RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY 08/20/24 delivered to governor |