Assemblywoman Sandy Galef Introduces Legislation Requiring Governor and Legislators to Stay in Albany Until State Budgets are Adopted As Well As 16 Other Reform Bills |
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef is introducing legislation today requiring that all members of the legislature and the governor of New York remain in Albany until a budget is passed. The legislation requires daily meetings of the legislature, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until the state budget is adopted. It also sets forth that the legislature will convene for a minimum of three hours each day in regular session or conference committees. It would also require the Governor's presence in the capitol complex until the budget passes both houses of the legislature. "We must take immediate action and demonstrate our resolve in changing the way Albany does business", stated Assemblywoman Galef in explaining why she is introducing the bill. "This is the first step of many that I have called for since 1994 as part of my REFORM NEW YORK legislative package to make government more open, efficient, effective, and fiscally responsible to the citizens of New York." Assemblywoman Galef is calling on her colleagues to join her in passing the legislation. An identical bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Byron W. Brown (S.7665-A). "It is timely given the recent release of and publicity surrounding the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law Report declaring that the New York State Legislature is one of the worst in the nation," Assemblywoman Galef said. "Both branches of government, all political parties, every special interest group, and the Governor must band together to make these essential reforms. It is time to pull together as New Yorkers and clean up the mess." Galef has introduced at least seventeen (17) pieces of legislation to Reform New York. "I would like to emphasize that I have many co-sponsors on many of those bills and some of the bills are identical to the reforms recommended in the Brennan Center Report," Assemblywoman Galef concluded.
Reform NY Government Operations Reform
Campaign and Election Reform
Open Government
Budget Reform
Fiscal Policy and Economic Impact Reform |
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