New YorkA 47122025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Authorizes the secretary of state to appoint a person from the utility intervention unit within the consumer protection division to serve on the state energy planning board

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Consumer advocate added to energy board

The law adds one new member to the State Energy Planning Board. The Secretary of State must appoint this person from the Utility Intervention Unit in the Consumer Protection Division (Executive Law 94-a). This adds a consumer-focused voice in statewide energy planning and utility issues. The act takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Didi Barrett
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Angelo Santabarbara
Democratic • House
Dana Levenberg
Democratic • House
Deborah Glick
Democratic • House
Harvey Epstein
Democratic • House
Jen Lunsford
Democratic • House
Jo Anne Simon
Democratic • House
Judy Griffin
Democratic • House
Nader Sayegh
Democratic • House
Nily Rozic
Democratic • House
Paula Kay
Democratic • House
Rebecca Kassay
Democratic • House
Rebecca Seawright
Democratic • House
Steven Otis
Democratic • House
William Magnarelli
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

House vote • 6/5/2025

FLOOR Vote