New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9685 — Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  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 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill involves renaming agency buildings at the Empire State Plaza.

The bill requires the Council on Arts to recommend new names for agency buildings located at the Empire State Plaza. After receiving these recommendations, the governor must select new names within 60 days.

Summary

Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the council's recommendation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A10653

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1662

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  5. REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

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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Frequently asked questions

What does S9685 do?
Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the council's recommendation.
Who sponsors S9685?
S9685 is sponsored by Patricia Fahy.
What is the current status of S9685?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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