New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7270 — Waives the residency requirement for the commissioner of health and public health director for Putnam county

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Waives the residency requirement for certain health officials in Putnam County.

This bill removes the requirement for the commissioner of health and the public health director in Putnam County to reside in the county. It aims to allow for a broader selection of candidates for these positions.

Summary

Waives the residency requirement for the commissioner of health and public health director for Putnam county.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.1062

  7. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  8. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does S7270 do?
Waives the residency requirement for the commissioner of health and public health director for Putnam county.
Who sponsors S7270?
S7270 is sponsored by Pete Harckham.
What is the current status of S7270?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S7270?
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