New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1974: Requires public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising rates or fees, or imposing new rates or fees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1974 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising rates or fees, or imposing new rates or fees. Primary sponsor: Dean Murray (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 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.
Requires public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising rates or fees, or imposing new rates or fees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“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