Enacts the "public power democracy act" to increase trustees on the Power Authority of New York from seven to seventeen.
The bill enacts the "public power democracy act," which increases the number of trustees on the Power Authority of the State of New York from seven to seventeen. Trustees are appointed by various entities, including the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly. The bill authorizes the termination of a trustee by a majority vote of the senate or assembly, or by the governor, for reasons such as failure to meet renewable energy targets, conflicts of interest, or failure to prioritize climate justice, environmental justice, or economic justice.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.