New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1298: Relates to the appointment process for state board positions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1298 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the appointment process for state board positions. Primary sponsor: George Borrello (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to the appointment process for state board positions; provides for a 60 day time period to conduct a background check on potential nominees to state board positions before they can officially be appointed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Borrello | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
“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 INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS