New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2479: Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2479 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature. Primary sponsor: William Colton (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature; allows the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature if such public authority files a written notice sixty days prior to the organization of such subsidiary with the governor and the legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Colton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Harry Bronson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 138 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Bill Magnarelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Al Stirpe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Stefani Zinerman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS