Standing Committee Public Hearing Calendar
Dean G. Skelos
Majority Coalition Leader
Jeffrey D. Klein
Majority Coalition Leader
New York State Senate
Majority Coalition Leader
Jeffrey D. Klein
Majority Coalition Leader
New York State Senate

New York State Legislature
Public Hearing Calendar
For Immediate Release
September 27, 2013
Sheldon Silver
Speaker
New York State Assembly
Speaker
New York State Assembly
| Sept. 30 |
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications Chair: Senator George D. Maziarz |
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| Public Hearing: | To examine and analyze the plans, contentions and arguments put forward in relation to the Indian Point Contingency proceeding being conducted by the New York State Public Service Commission | |
| Place: | 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York | |
| Time: | 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Matt Nelligan (518) 455-2286 | |
| Media Contact: | Kate Alexander (716) 434-0680 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 1 |
Senate Standing Committee on Education Chair: Senator John J. Flanagan |
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| Public Hearing: | The Regents Reform Agenda: “Assessing” Our Progress | |
| Place: | Syracuse City Hall, Common Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 233 East Washington Street, Syracuse, New York | |
| Time: | 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Robin Mueller (518) 455-2071 | |
| Media Contact: | Robert Caroppoli (631) 361-2154 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 3 |
Senate Standing Committee on Finance Chair: Senator John A. DeFrancisco and Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations Chair: Senator Carl L. Marcellino |
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| Public Hearing: | Review existing tax policy and discuss reform initiatives | |
| Place: | Nassau County Office Building, Legislative and Executive Chamber, 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, New York | |
| Time: | 10:00 A.M. | |
| Contact: | Dottie Pohlid (518) 455-3511 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 4 |
Senate Standing Committee on Finance Chair: Senator John A. DeFrancisco and Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations Chair: Senator Carl L. Marcellino |
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| Public Hearing: | Review existing tax policy and discuss reform initiatives | |
| Place: | Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York | |
| Time: | 10:00 A.M. | |
| Contact: | Dottie Pohlid (518) 455-3511 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 8 |
Joint – Assembly Standing Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chair: Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health Chair: Assembly Member Aileen Gunther and Assembly Subcommittee on Women Veterans Chair: Assembly Member Addie J. Russell |
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| Public Hearing: |
Military related suicides and the role of the State in reducing the rate among veterans **Click here to view public hearing notice** |
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| Place: | Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York | |
| Time: | 10:00 A.M. | |
| Contact: | Joanne Martin (518) 455-4355 | |
| Media Contact: | Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 | |
| Oct. 10 |
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation Chair: Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. |
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| Public Hearing: | To provide the Committee with an update of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Capital spending plan and operating budget as it pertains to each agency | |
| Place: | 250 Broadway, Suite 2034, New York, New York | |
| Time: | 11:00 A.M. | |
| Contact: | Melissa Kehoe (518) 455-3341 | |
| Media Contact: | Chris Schneider (516) 882-0630 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
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Oct. 16
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE |
Senate Standing Committee on Education Chair: Senator John J. Flanagan |
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| Public Hearing: | The Regents Reform Agenda: “Assessing” Our Progress | |
| Place: | Buffalo City Hall, Common Council Chambers, 13th Floor, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York | |
| Time: | 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Robin Mueller (518) 455-2071 | |
| Media Contact: | Robert Caroppoli (631) 361-2154 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 22 |
Joint – Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation Chair: Assembly Member Robert K. Sweeney and Assembly Subcommittee on Oversight of the Department of Environmental Conservation Chair: Assembly Member Sean M. Ryan |
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| Public Hearing: |
The Need for a New Environmental Bond Act and the Impacts of the 2013-14 State Budget on the Department of Environmental Conservation **Click here to view public hearing notice** |
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| Place: | Madonna Hall, D’Youville College, 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, New York | |
| Time: | 9:30 A.M. | |
| Contact: | Andrew Matott (518) 455-4363 | |
| Media Contact: | Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 | |
| Oct. 29 |
Senate Standing Committee on Education Chair: Senator John J. Flanagan Senate Subcommittee on New York City Education Co-Chair: Senator Simcha Felder |
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| Public Hearing: | The Regents Reform Agenda: “Assessing” Our Progress | |
| Place: | Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York | |
| Time: | 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Robin Mueller (518) 455-2071 | |
| Media Contact: | Robert Caroppoli (631) 361-2154 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Nov. 18 |
Joint - Senate Standing Committee on Banks Chair: Senator Joseph Griffo Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Chair: Senator Greg Ball Senate Standing Committee on Insurance Chair: Senator James Seward Senate Standing Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Chair: Senator David Valesky Senate Select Committee on Science, Technology, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Chair: Senator Martin Golden and Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Chair: Senator Patrick M. Gallivan |
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| Public Hearing: | Cybersecurity: Defending New York from cyber attacks | |
| Place: | The Griffiss Institute, 725 Daedalian Drive, Rome, New York | |
| Time: | 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Dwight Evans (518) 455-3334 | |
| Media Contact: | Rayan Aguam (315) 793-9072 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
OTHER MEETINGS OF INTEREST:
| Oct. 2 |
Senate Majority Coalition Sponsors: Senators Patrick Gallivan, David Valesky, Kathleen Marchione, David Carlucci Co-Sponsor: Senator Elizabeth Little |
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| Public Meeting: | Hospitality / Tourism Regulatory Reform Forum | |
| Place: | Quad Graphics, 1 Marsel Drive, Auditorium – 1st Floor, Saratoga, New York | |
| Time: | 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Keith Bryan (716) 656-8544 | |
| Media Contact: | Greg Biryla (716) 310-2062 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 7 |
Senate Majority Coalition Sponsors: Senators Patrick Gallivan, David Valesky, Kathleen Marchione, David Carlucci |
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| Public Meeting: | Small Business Regulatory Reform Forum | |
| Place: | Nanuet Public Library, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Community Room, Nanuet, New York | |
| Time: | 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Keith Bryan (716) 656-8544 | |
| Media Contact: | Greg Biryla (716) 310-2062 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 8 |
Senate Majority Coalition Sponsors: Senators Patrick Gallivan, David Valesky, Kathleen Marchione, David Carlucci Co-Sponsor: Senators Joseph Griffo, Dean Skelos and Jeffrey Klein |
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| Public Meeting: | Banking Regulatory Reform Forum | |
| Place: | Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York | |
| Time: | 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Keith Bryan (716) 656-8544 | |
| Media Contact: | Greg Biryla (716) 310-2062 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 8 |
Senate Majority Coalition Sponsors: Senators Patrick Gallivan, David Valesky, Kathleen Marchione, David Carlucci Co-Sponsor: Senators James Seward, Dean Skelos and Jeffrey Klein |
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| Public Meeting: | Insurance Regulatory Reform Forum | |
| Place: | Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York | |
| Time: | 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Keith Bryan (716) 656-8544 | |
| Media Contact: | Greg Biryla (716) 310-2062 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 9 |
Senate Majority Coalition Sponsors: Senators Patrick Gallivan, David Valesky, Kathleen Marchione, David Carlucci Co-Sponsor: Senator Thomas O’Mara |
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| Public Meeting: | Manufacturing Regulatory Reform Forum | |
| Place: | Corning Community College, 1 Academic Drive, Commons Building – Triangle Lounge, Corning, New York | |
| Time: | 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Keith Bryan (716) 656-8544 | |
| Media Contact: | Greg Biryla (716) 310-2062 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 15 |
Senate Majority Coalition Sponsors: Senators Patrick Gallivan, David Valesky, Kathleen Marchione, David Carlucci Co-Sponsor: Senator Joseph Robach |
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| Public Meeting: | Biotechnology Regulatory Reform Forum | |
| Place: | Monroe County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Legislative Chamber – 4th Floor, Rochester, New York | |
| Time: | 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Keith Bryan (716) 656-8544 | |
| Media Contact: | Greg Biryla (716) 310-2062 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 15 |
Joint – Assembly Standing Committee on Education Chair: Assembly Member Catherine Nolan and Assembly Subcommittee on Students with Special Needs Chair: Assembly Member Shelley Mayer |
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| Roundtable: |
New York State’s Special Act School Districts, 853 Schools, and 4201 Schools Serving Students with Disabilities **Click here to view public hearing notice** |
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| Place: | Yonkers Public Library, Riverfront Branch, Auditorium, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, New York | |
| Time: | 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Diane Girouard (518) 455-4881 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
| Oct. 22 |
Senate Select Committee on Science, Technology, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Chair: Senator Martin Golden |
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| Public Hearing: | To gather information for the development of policy on Growing Computer and Video Game Development in New York | |
| Place: | RIT Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity (MAGIC), 1600 Student Innovation Hall, Bldg. 87, Rochester Institute of Technology, 102 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, New York | |
| Time: | 9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. | |
| Contact: | Meg Brown (518) 455-2730 | |
| Media Contact: | Ray Riley (718) 238-6044 | |
| ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY | ||
