New York S01977 establishes a moratorium on unfunded mandates and creates regional mandate relief councils.

New York S01977 establishes a temporary moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature and creates regional mandate relief councils. The bill defines an unfunded mandate as a state law imposing a net additional cost on local governments. The moratorium lasts three years, exempting certain mandates. Each regional council reviews mandates and makes recommendations to the governor for repeal or modification. The councils are appointed by various officials and meet regularly.

New York S01977 establishes a moratorium on unfunded mandates and creates regional mandate relief councils.

New York S01977 establishes a temporary moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature and creates regional mandate relief councils. The bill defines an unfunded mandate as a state law imposing a net additional cost on local governments. The moratorium lasts three years, exempting certain mandates. Each regional council reviews mandates and makes recommendations to the governor for repeal or modification. The councils are appointed by various officials and meet regularly.