S 7270 NY
Waives the residency requirement for the commissioner of health and public health director for Putnam county
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Summary
This bill waives the residency requirement for Putnam County's commissioner of health and public health director. Currently, these positions may require the holder to live in Putnam County; this bill allows someone from outside the county to serve in these roles. The bill provides flexibility in hiring qualified candidates for these health positions.
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Official abstract
Waives the residency requirement for the commissioner of health and public health director for Putnam county.
Sponsor (1)
- Pete Harckham Democratic · primary
Action history (8)
- Apr 7, 2025 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS · upper
- May 12, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.1062 · upper
- May 13, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- May 14, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 PASSED SENATE · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS · lower
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