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77-640: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] New York energy law is the statutory , regulatory , and common law of the state of New York concerning the policy, conservation, taxation, and utilities involved in energy . Secondary sources have also influenced energy law in New York. The myriad legal issues concerning hydrofracking in New York has in the 2010s spawned a new body of legal authority with primary authorities such as case law, statutes, and zoning regulations, as well as secondary sources such as law review and newspaper articles, for this rapidly changing field of law. The New York Consolidated Laws includes
154-542: A credit against certain local taxes. There is a body of case law concerning energy in New York, enough for NY Jur 2d to have a listing for "Energy", and case law on energy taxation . Under New York law, both the New York Attorney General or a district attorney may prosecute alleged polluters who make oil spills . The motor fuel excise tax is collected from a "distributor" – usually a wholesaler – even though
231-724: A credit for "Solar Energy System Equipment Credit" by using Form IT-255. In 2013, in response to Hurricane Sandy , the 2013 LIPA Reform Act was passed. This bill shifted operation of LIPA's electric transmission and distribution system from National Grid to PSEG-LI and also allowed for greater review of LIPA's finances by the Public Service Commission. The Act has been criticized by the New York State Comptroller for increasing retail rates, increasing LIPA's debt, and decreasing consumer transparency. A 2016 bill to create tax incentives for geothermal energy systems
308-589: A different version. A conference committee in the United States Congress is a temporary panel of negotiators from the House of Representatives and the Senate . Unless one chamber decides to accept the other's original bill, the compromise version must pass both chambers after leaving the conference committee. This committee is usually composed of the senior members of the standing committees that originally considered
385-429: A large project's development team could be organized to solve some particular issue with offsetting considerations and trade-offs. Once the committee makes its final report to its parent body, the special committee ceases to exist. A committee that is a subset of a larger committee is called a subcommittee . Committees that have a large workload may form subcommittees to further divide the work. Subcommittees report to
462-490: A particular task or to oversee a specific area in need of control or oversight. Many are research or coordination committees in type or purpose and are temporary. Some are a sub-group of a larger society with a particular area of interest which are organized to meet and discuss matters pertaining to their interests. For example; a group of astronomers might be organized to discuss how to get the larger society to address near Earth objects . A subgroup of engineers and scientists of
539-413: A qualified solar energy system within the meaning of [N, Y.] Tax Law § 606(g-1)." This is because the taxpayers didn't own solar panels , but "installed a ground source heat pump system to heat, cool and provide hot water for their home, [which] functions by way of a heat exchanger that is installed in the ground outside the home. The heat exchanger is a piping system that takes heat from the ground, which
616-480: A smaller group, but simply permit the assembly's full meeting body to consider it with the greater freedom of debate that is allowed to committees. These forms are to go into a committee of the whole , to go into a quasi-committee of the whole, and to consider informally. Passing any of these motions removes the limitations on the number of times a member can speak. The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure has informal consideration, but does not have "committee of
693-598: A specific provision in the charter or bylaws of the entity (i.e. a board cannot appoint an executive committee without authorization to do so). Members of the executive committee may be elected by the overall franchised membership or by the board, depending on the rules of the organization, and usually consist of the CEO and the Vice Presidents in charge of respective directorates within the organization. However formed, an executive committee only has such powers and authority that
770-496: A statute that regulates the "Recording of solar energy easements". It requires that such easements be in writing, signed, and acknowledged with the same formalities as recording other conveyances . It also requires, "Any instrument creating a solar energy easement shall include ... (a) The vertical and horizontal angles, expressed in degrees, at which the solar energy easement extends over the real property ... (b) Any terms or conditions ... [and] (c) Any provisions for compensation of
847-516: A statutory code called the "Energy Law". Under New York law, "energy" and "energy resources" are defined as: "Energy" means work or heat that is, or may be, produced from any fuel or source whatsoever. ... "Energy resources" shall mean any force or material which yields or has the potential to yield energy, including but not limited to electrical, fossil, geothermal, wind, hydro, solid waste, tidal, wood, solar and nuclear sources. The N.Y. Energy Law became effective on July 26, 1976 as Chapter 17-A of
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#1732845606436924-502: A supplier from New Jersey . The issue of taxation of Native Americans for motor fuel has created a moderately large body of case law in itself. While the state can not impose excise taxes directly on "Indians", it can tax the sale of fuel to non-Indians even on Indian reservations . This statute, dictating the collection of gas and similar taxes, does not violate the Commerce clause . The law has also been upheld as not in violation of
1001-609: Is N.Y. Engy. L., while for the Consolidated Laws , the citation is "Energy". The New York State Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee is chaired by Kevin Parker , of Brooklyn, New York . The energy and telecommunications committee was previously chaired by Senator Joseph Griffo , a Republican from Rome , in Oneida County ; before that Republican Senator George D. Maziarz , of Newfane , in western Niagara County ,
1078-413: Is a formal written enactment of a legislative body, a stage in the process of legislation . Typically, statutes command or prohibit something, or declare policy . Statutes are laws made by legislative bodies; they are distinguished from case law or precedent , which is decided by courts , regulations issued by government agencies , and oral or customary law . Statutes may originate with
1155-462: Is clear what is being discussed). The level of formality depends on the size and type of committee, in which sometimes larger committees considering crucial issues may require more formal processes. Minutes are a record of the decisions at meetings. They can be taken by a person designated as the secretary. For most organizations, committees are not required to keep formal minutes. However, some bodies require that committees take minutes, especially if
1232-589: Is composed of four sections, including N.Y. Energy L. § 13–107, "Agency green building construction requirements". They also passed a law to establish a "Green Residential Building Grant Program", which directs NYSERDA to grant moneys subject to LEED . The LEED status of a recently built state authority convention center - the Albany Capital Center - is unknown. Finally, the legislature also enacted three closely related laws to expand "Net metering" of alternative energy generating systems. Senator Kevin Parker ,
1309-443: Is generated by solar thermal energy stored in the earth's crust, and transfers it to a heat pump in order to bring heat from the ground into the home during cooler months." While "a ground source heat pump system indirectly utilizes solar radiation," they were not entitled to claim "a $ 5,000 Solar Energy System Equipment Tax Credit..." although their contractor had assured them they could; the taxpayers end up being audited and thus "owed
1386-433: Is granted its scope and powers over a particular area of business by the governing documents. Standing committees meet on a regular or irregular basis depending on their function, and retain any power or oversight originally given them until subsequent official actions of the governing body (through changes to law or by-laws) disbands the committee. Most governmental legislative committees are standing committees. This phrase
1463-409: Is made with instructions and the motion is agreed to, the chairman of the committee in question will immediately report the bill or resolution back to the whole House with the new language. In this sense, a motion to recommit with instructions is effectively an amendment. In Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised ( RONR ), the motion to commit has three variations which do not turn a question over to
1540-466: Is that they be made up of qualified and knowledgeable people representing the best interests of the membership. In the case of business entities, their directors will often be brought in from outside, and receive a benefit for their expertise. In the context of nominations for awards, a nominating committee can also be formed for the purpose of nominating persons or things held up for judgment by others as to their comparative quality or value, especially for
1617-461: Is tied with California for the highest combined gas taxes, at 67.7 cents per gallon. New York also has a motor fuel tax. It requires a certification that the tax has been assumed or paid by the distributor . The state requires certain records to be kept. The state also has a "highway use tax". As of 2007, New York collected one of the smallest amounts of revenue from extraction taxes of any state—only 5.8 percent of its overall sources. New York has
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#17328456064361694-571: Is used in the legislatures of the following countries: Under the laws of the United States of America, a standing committee is a Congressional committee permanently authorized by the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate rules. The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 greatly reduced the number of committees, and set up the legislative committee structure still in use today, as modified by authorized changes via
1771-881: The Consolidated Laws . The 1970s was a period of tremendous expansion of both federal and state laws concerning energy. This code is divided into these articles, which are not sequential: 1. Short Title; Definitions 3. State Energy Policy 5. State Energy Office, etc. 7. Transfer of Functions 8. Light Efficiency Standards (for existing buildings) Act 9. Energy Performance (for public buildings) 10. Fuel Set-aside Act 11. Conservation Construction Code Act 12. Solar Energy Products Warranty Act 13. State Green Building Construction Act (new, "Effective Date: 03/24/2009") 16. Appliance Efficiency Standards (new) 17. Energy Information 18. Temporary Nuclear Waste Repositories 21. Energy Supply and Production Appendix – Rules The Bluebook citation for McKinney's Statutes
1848-569: The Equal protection clause , based on the rational basis test . Conservation easements in New York have been created by caselaw and private real estate contracts . In Matter of Suozzi v Tax Appeals Trib. of the State of N.Y. , 2020 NY Slip Op 00193 (3d Dept. 2020), the Third Department appellate court held that a heat pump that draws kinetic energy from the potential energy in the ground "is not
1925-517: The European Parliament at a second reading. Although the practice has fallen out of favour in other Australian Parliaments, the Parliament of South Australia still regularly appoints a "Conference of Managers" from each House to negotiate compromises on disputed bills in private. In organizations, the term "conference committee" may have a different meaning. This meaning may be associated with
2002-470: The Paris Climate Agreement . The New York Energy Highway is a project developed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, and announced in his 2012 state of the state address. The purpose of the initiative is "to ensure that New York's energy grid remains the most advanced in the nation and to promote increased business investment in the state". A Task force was charged with "its implementation and enlisting
2079-614: The authorities and agencies dealing with energy, including NYSERDA, the Long Island Power Authority , Department of Environmental Conservation , and the Power Authority of the State of New York . The state has enacted, in 2007, a number of recent laws to control carbon emissions . There is also a new Article 13 of N.Y. Energy Law, the State Green Building Construction Act, in 2008. This new Act
2156-665: The "Power for Jobs" state program. In November 2010, Aubertine lost re-election, and the Republicans garnered a majority. In 2014, George Maziarz held a meeting with the Public Service Commission to discuss the PSC's extension of the 18-a surcharge (the temporary utility assessment) which he claimed overcharged ratepayers by $ 250 million and the state Senate Republicans were calling a new state tax. Maziarz chose not to run for re-election in 2014 after being charged by former state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman with election law violations. In 2018,
2233-527: The $ 5,000 tax credit, plus interest." General energy regulations may be found at Title 9, Subtitle BB of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations (N.Y.C.R.R.). Changes to the rules are published in the New York Register . New York regulation has "allowed consumers and businesses to choose their own supplier" of gas and electricity, in the hope that this will lower retail prices , as well as to spur
2310-796: The Clean Energy Standard. Committee on Energy hearings in 2009 included hearings on the New York Independent System Operator 's Electricity Commodity Pricing, the December Ice Storm power outages, and an annual report. The Assembly Energy committee "has jurisdiction over legislation related to energy availability and sources, policy and planning, conservation, and electric and gas rate-making in New York State". This includes any amendments to N.Y. Energy Law and Public Service Law. It has concurrent jurisdiction over
2387-706: The Democratic party regained the majority. The Senate Environmental Conservation, as standing committee , is chaired by Todd Kaminsky , of Long Island, New York . As of November 2018, Member of the Assembly Michael Cusick , a Democrat representing parts of Staten Island , is chairperson of the New York State Assembly Committee on Energy. In 2014, Member of the Assembly Amy Paulin , representing parts of suburban Westchester County,
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2464-533: The Mineral Resources laws, article 23. This is also called the N.Y. Oil, Gas, and Solution Mining Law, which includes permitting, fees, and related laws. New York taxes a variety of energy uses and products. The state publishes monthly statistics of all tax revenue, including for petroleum and other taxes. The state collects an effective rate of 24.4 cents per gallon tax on gasoline and gasohol ("motor fuel"), and 22.65 cents per gallon on diesel. The Empire State
2541-647: The Statute of the International Court of Justice and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court . Statute is also another word for law. The term was adapted from England in about the 18th century. In the autonomous communities of Spain , an autonomy statute is a legal document similar to the constitution of a federated state , save that it is enacted by the national legislature, rather than
2618-606: The Task Force's Blueprint is not directly linked to Cuomo's opposition to renewal of that plant's permit by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission . Nonetheless, in a December 2012 press release about the transmission upgrade funding, Cuomo noted in dictum that: other actions undertaken to advance the Energy Highway Blueprint include ... A PSC order for Con Edison to work with NYPA on contingency plans for
2695-504: The agreement, saying "I am grateful that Governor Cuomo pushed National grid to do the right thing and brought attention to this critical matter." The New York State Comptroller is the sole trustee of the state's $ 226 Billion state employees' pension plan and has the authority to issue regulations and trades according to that. On December 9, 2020, Thomas DiNapoli announced a plan to divest about $ 12 billion of that money from oil and gas companies to renewable energy companies, in line with
2772-423: The assembly is considering a partial report of the committee. Otherwise, it requires a majority vote with previous notice ; a two-thirds vote ; or a majority of the entire membership . Under The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure , the assembly that has referred a motion or a matter to a committee may, by a majority vote, withdraw it at any time from the committee, refer it to another committee, or decide
2849-504: The autonomous community it governs. The autonomy statutes in Spain have the rank of ley orgánica (organic law), a category of special legislation reserved only for the main institutions and issues and mentioned in the constitution (the highest ranking legal instrument in Spain). Leyes orgánicas rank between the constitution and ordinary laws. The name was chosen, among others, to avoid confusion with
2926-442: The case if they are in different parts of the country or the world. The chairman is responsible for running meetings. Duties include keeping the discussion on the appropriate subject, recognizing members to speak, and confirming what the committee has decided (through voting or by unanimous consent ). Using Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), committees may follow informal procedures (such as not requiring motions if it
3003-477: The code will thenceforth reflect the current cumulative state of the statutory law in that jurisdiction. In many nations statutory law is distinguished from and subordinate to constitutional law . The term statute is also used to refer to an International treaty that establishes an institution , such as the Statute of the European Central Bank , a protocol to the international courts as well, such as
3080-403: The committee might include building a business case for the project, planning, providing assistance and guidance, monitoring the progress, controlling the project scope and resolving conflicts. As with other committees, the specific duties and role of the steering committee vary among organizations. A special committee (also working, select, or ad hoc committee) is established to accomplish
3157-407: The committee reports its recommendations back to the assembly, the referred motion may be removed from the committee's consideration by the motion to discharge a committee. In the United States House of Representatives , a motion to recommit can be made with or without instructions. If the motion is made without instructions, the bill or resolution is simply sent back to the committee. If the motion
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3234-413: The committees are public ones subject to open meeting laws . Committees may meet on a regular basis, such as weekly or more often, or meetings may be called irregularly as the need arises. The frequency of the meetings depends on the work of the committee and the needs of the parent body. When the committee completes its work, it provides the results in a report to its parent body. The report may include
3311-470: The conferences, or conventions , that the organization puts together. These committees that are responsible for organizing such events may be called "conference committees". A standing committee is a subunit of a political or deliberative body established in a permanent fashion to aid the parent assembly in accomplishing its duties, for example by meeting on a specific, permanent policy domain (e.g. defence, health, or trade and industry). A standing committee
3388-411: The development of "Smart Grid technologies," and conducting "field studies of Atlantic Ocean offshore wind development potential". In December of that year, Cuomo announced progress on the plan that included a $ 726 Million upgrade to the state's transmission network. In early 2013, the Public Service Commission solicited comments and accepted a report filed by ConEd and the state Power Authority about
3465-708: The development of "more innovative products". However, these energy choices have not saved the ultimate consumer very much, because the price of natural gas, and any energy produced from it, had fallen relatively low as of 2012. The news report cited studies by AARP , the Public Utility Law Project, and the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), "an energy supplier trade group", were made between 2010 and 2012. Only if consumers switch from oil to gas would they save much money. The New York Public Service Commission holds public hearings regarding
3542-508: The exigencies of the moment. Eventually, persons trying to find the law are forced to sort through an enormous number of statutes enacted at various points in time to determine which portions are still in effect. The solution adopted in many countries is to organize existing statutory law in topical arrangements (or "codified" ) within publications called codes , then ensure that new statutes are consistently drafted so that they add, amend, repeal or move various code sections. In turn, in theory,
3619-498: The future of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant , in particular the permitting process. Cuomo has indicated that he is against the continued use of Indian Point. The October 2012 Blueprint called for alternatives to Indian Point, which was the only plant named specifically by his administration for closure and replacement. However, the Task Force has no administrative authority to close Indian Point. Furthermore,
3696-419: The governing documents of the organization give it. In some cases, it may be empowered to act on behalf of the board or organization, while in others, it may only be able to make recommendations. Governments at the national level may have a conference committee . A conference committee in a bicameral legislature is responsible for creating a compromise version of a particular bill when each house has passed
3773-437: The government, or in the form of a series of books whose content is limited to legislative acts. In either form, statutes are traditionally published in chronological order based on date of enactment. A universal problem encountered by lawmakers throughout human history is how to organize published statutes. Such publications have a habit of starting small but growing rapidly over time, as new statutes are enacted in response to
3850-513: The industry paper EnergyBiz , the results were that 400 people attended the Energy Highway Summit, and 85 entities submitted over 100 suggestions and ideas for the Task Force. The Energy Highway Blueprint is the Task Force's October 2012 report with 13 proposals, including investment of over $ 1 billion "new electric transmission capacity [and] new renewable energy projects", the retrofitting of "existing inefficient, high emission plants",
3927-579: The legislation in each chamber. Other countries that use conference committees include France, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland. In Canada, conference committees have been unused since 1947. In the European Union (EU) legislative process , a similar committee is called a ' Conciliation Committee ', which carries out the Trilogue negotiations in case the Council does not agree with a text amended and adopted by
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#17328456064364004-423: The legislative body of a country, state or province, county, or municipality . The word "statute" is derived from the late Latin word "statutum", which means 'law', 'decree'. In virtually all countries, newly enacted statutes are published and distributed so that everyone can look up the statutory law. This can be done in the form of a government gazette which may include other kinds of legal notices released by
4081-434: The matter is to be referred, and if the committee is a special committee appointed specifically for purposes of the referred motion, it should also specify the number of committee members and the method of their selection, unless that is specified in the bylaws. Any proposed amendments to the main motion that are pending at the time the motion is referred to a committee go to the committee as well. Once referred, but before
4158-445: The membership in the committees may change. A nominating committee (or nominations committee) is a group formed for the purpose of nominating candidates for office or the board in an organization. It may consist of members from inside the organization. Sometimes a governance committee takes the role of a nominating committee. Depending on the organization, this committee may be empowered to actively seek out candidates or may only have
4235-461: The methods used, the facts uncovered, the conclusions reached, and any recommendations. If the committee is not ready to report, it may provide a partial report or the assembly may discharge the committee of the matter so that the assembly can handle it. Also, if members of the committee are not performing their duties, they may be removed or replaced by the appointing power. Whether the committee continues to exist after presenting its report depends on
4312-455: The orderly mechanism of rule changes. Examples of standing committees in organizations are; an audit committee, an elections committee, a finance committee, a fundraising committee, a governance committee, and a program committee. Typically, the standing committees perform their work throughout the year and present their reports at the annual meeting of the organization. These committees continue to exist after presenting their reports, although
4389-474: The owner of the property...." The state has an "alternative fuels (tax) credit" at N.Y. Tax Law § 187-b that applies to certain hybrid cars , against the franchise taxes in Tax Law §§ 183, 184, 185. It does not apply to any individual income tax . Other related sections of the N.Y. Consolidated laws include: There are also at least two unconsolidated sections of law that refer to Energy Law, which allow for
4466-430: The parent committee and not to the general assembly. When the entire assembly meets as a committee to discuss or debate, this is called a " committee of the whole ". This is a procedural device most commonly used by legislative bodies to discuss an issue under the rules of a committee meeting rather than the more formal and rigid rules which would have to be followed to actually enact legislation. " Central Committee "
4543-528: The past Senate committee chair, stated that he had been "aiming for a long time" to work on energy and environmental issues. Among the issues he wanted to address are "energy generation and transmission... public transportation... [and] Renewable energy... " Assemblyman Cahill noted equally "ambitious goals for renewable power and energy conservation", especially by funding the State Energy Plan, "mass transit", repowering "Old hydro facilities" and modernizing
4620-451: The permits for gas lines. In 2019, Governor Cuomo threatened to cancel National Grid 's franchise certificate to operate natural gas lines in downstate New York, unless they reversed a self-imposed moratorium on new gas customers; the effect would have been to prevent them from operating by regulatory dictate. National Grid faced a two-week deadline to reverse its denial of "gas service to over 1,100 customers" between May and November 2019;
4697-470: The potential closing of Indian Point in Westchester County. The Task Force identified two coal-operated energy plants' reliability issues, and are working with the Public Service Commission and two utilities, National Grid and NYSEG , on the matter. They also have worked on the "key items" of "easing transmission congestion [and] expanding natural gas delivery". Statutory law A statute
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#17328456064364774-556: The power to act independently unless the body that created it gives it such power. When a committee is formed in a formal situation, such as committees in legislatures or for corporate bodies with by-laws, a chairman (or "chair" or "chairperson") is designated for the committee. Sometimes a vice-chairman (or similar name) is also appointed. It is common for the committee chairman to organize its meetings. Sometimes these meetings are held through videoconferencing or other means if committee members are not able to attend in person, as may be
4851-484: The power to receive nominations from members and verify that the candidates are eligible. A nominating committee works similarly to an electoral college , the main difference being that the available candidates, either nominated or "written in" outside of the committee's choices, are then voted into office by the membership. It is a part of governance methods often employed by corporate bodies, business entities, and social and sporting groups, especially clubs. The intention
4928-448: The private sector". The Task Force is co-chaired by NYPA CEO Gil Quiniones and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner Joseph Martens. In April 2012, the Task Force held a summit at Columbia University to explore the issues involved. They also called for more ideas through an administrative request process, which that lasted from April 11 through May 30, 2012. According to co-chair Quiniones, writing in
5005-575: The purpose of bestowing awards in the arts, or in application to industry's products and services. The objective being to update, set, and maintain high and possibly new standards. A steering committee is a committee that provides guidance, direction and control to a project within an organization. The term is derived from the steering mechanism that changes the steering angle of a vehicle's wheels. Project steering committees are frequently used for guiding and monitoring IT projects in large organizations, as part of project governance . The functions of
5082-449: The question itself. Organizations with a large board of directors (such as international labor unions, large corporations with thousands of stockholders or national and international organizations) may have a smaller body of the board, called an executive committee , to handle its business. The executive committee may function more like a board than an actual committee. In any case, an executive committee can only be established through
5159-577: The states "electric grid". NYSERDA president Francis Murray, Jr. echoed that it was "the most ambitious clean-energy program in the nation". The Power New York Act, enacted in July 2011, re-establishes the Article 10 energy plant siting law, which had expired (sunsetted) over seven years prior. The new law had overwhelmingly favorable editorial support. In 2012, several items on Governor Andrew Cuomo's agenda were done: For 2012 income taxes , taxpayers can now take
5236-503: The term constitution (i.e. the Spanish constitution of 1978). Standing committee A committee or commission is a body of one or more persons subordinate to a deliberative assembly or other form of organization. A committee may not itself be considered to be a form of assembly or a decision making body. Usually, an assembly or organization sends matters to a committee as a way to explore them more fully than would be possible if
5313-405: The type of committee. Generally, committees established by the bylaws or the organization's rules continue to exist, while committees formed for a particular purpose go out of existence after the final report. In parliamentary procedure , the motion to commit (or refer ) is used to refer another motion—usually a main motion—to a committee. A motion to commit should specify to which committee
5390-409: The ultimate burden to pay the tax may be on a retailer or purchaser. There is a presumption of taxability, so taxing authorities can allow reasonably for only a 1% loss for "evaporation and spillage" in long-term storage tanks. A bus company, such as Greyhound bus , is considered a distributor for the purposes of the motor fuel excise tax. A retailer is liable for the amount of tax due bought from
5467-455: The utility "blamed New York’s rejection of an application for a $ 1 billion pipeline bringing natural gas from Pennsylvania’s shale gas fields," but the pipeline will not be ready until 2020. On November 26, 2019, National Grid agreed to end its moratorium to Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and to give up to $ 7 million in customer assistance to remedy hardships created by the six-month moratorium. Attorney general Letitia James lauded
5544-451: The whole assembly or organization were considering them. Committees may have different functions and their types of work differ depending on the type of organization and its needs. A member of a legislature may be delegated a committee assignment , which gives them the right to serve on a certain committee. A deliberative assembly or other organization may form a committee (or "commission") consisting of one or more persons to assist with
5621-405: The whole" or "quasi committee of the whole". In Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised , the motion to discharge a committee is used to take a matter out of a committee's hands before the committee has made a final report on it. A committee can use this motion to discharge a subcommittee. The vote required is a majority vote , if the committee has failed to report at the prescribed time or if
5698-645: The work of the assembly. For larger organizations, much work is done in committees. They can be a way to formally draw together people of relevant expertise from different parts of an organization who otherwise would not have a good way to share information and coordinate actions. They may have the advantage of widening viewpoints and sharing out responsibilities. They can also be appointed with experts to recommend actions in matters that require specialized knowledge or technical judgment. Committees can serve several different functions: Generally, committees are required to report to their parent body. They do not usually have
5775-685: Was chair, and prior to Maziarz, Democratic Senator Darrel Aubertine , of upstate Cape Vincent , Jefferson County , was chair of the committee. This is Parker's second term as chair of the energy and telecommunications committee. Before 2009, it was a " backbench " committee; in 2008, the Senate referred six bills to the Assembly Energy committee, but none of them were passed. Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith replaced Senator Parker, then chair, with Aubertine on May 11, 2009, after Parker's arrest on harassment charges. Aubertine supported an extension to
5852-568: Was the chair. Congressman Paul Tonko , Assemblyman Kevin Cahill , representing Upstate Ulster and Dutchess counties, and Thomas O'Mara are all past chairs. Former comptroller Andrew Hevesi , was formerly a chair of the Assembly Renewable Energy subcommittee. In 2017, the Committee on Energy held hearings to discuss the pending shut down of Indian Point, Zero-Emissions Credits, and
5929-491: Was vetoed by Governor Cuomo. As part of the FY 2023 state budget, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative agreement to suspend the gasoline and certain other fuel taxes from June 1 to December 31, 2022. In Consolidated Laws , there are many sections that have cross-references to, or relate to, N.Y. Energy Law and energy taxes in New York. Within N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law are several articles relevant to energy, including
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