Coming Up

** This hearing has been postponed** The Senate Committees on Consumer Protection and Internet and Technology will hold a public hearing on protecting consumer data and privacy on online platforms on October 25.

The Senate Committee on Higher Education will hold a series of public hearings regarding the cost of public higher education. The hearings will take place on October 28, October 30, and November 1.

The Senate Codes Committee will hold its second public hearing on discovery reform implementation on October 28.

The Senate Mental Health committee will hold a public hearing on eating disorders, treatment, and discovery on October 28.

A Joint Senate Assembly public hearing on the state’s response federal government shutdowns will be held on October 29.

The Assembly Health Committee will hold a public hearing on youth tackle football, scheduled for October 29.

JCOPE will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, October 29.

The Senate Education and Budget and Revenue Committees will hold a series of public meetings around the state to hear stakeholder input regarding the components of the Foundation Aid formula in relation to student, district and community needs with a goal of greater equity in school financing on October 29, November 13, and November 19.

The Senate Task Force on Opioid and Drug Abuse will hold another public meeting to hear from stakeholders on strategies for reducing overdoses, improving individual and community health, and addressing the harmful consequences of drug use on October 30.

The Senate Committees on Consumer Protection, Health, and Education will hold apublic hearing to investigate the safety and potential harms of electronic cigarettes and vaping, especially among school-aged youth on November 4.

The Senate Committee on Mental Health will hold a public hearing on veteran mental health and well-being on November 6.

A Joint Senate Assembly public hearing on the MTA 2020-2024 capital program will be held on November 12.

The Assembly Committees on Higher Education and Environmental Conservation will hold a public hearing on the environmental footprint of colleges and universities in New York on November 13.

The Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees will hold joint public hearings on court consolidation on November 13 and November 21.

The PSC will hold its next meeting on Thursday, November 14.

The Assembly Committees on Codes and Correction will hold a public hearing on alternatives to incarceration and pretrial services on November 14.

Joint Senate Task Force on Opioids, Addiction and Overdose Prevention will hold apublic hearing on strategies for reducing overdoses, improving individual and community health, and addressing the harmful consequences of drug use on November 15.

A Joint Senate and Assembly public hearing to discuss the implementation of early voting throughout New York State will be held on November 20.

The Assembly will hold a public hearing to examine the effectiveness of Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) and Local Development Corporations (LDCs) on November 22.

The Senate Committee on Mental Health has schedule a public hearing on OPWDD transition to managed care for December 2.

The Senate Education and Budget and Revenue Committees will hold a public hearingto examine the distribution of the Foundation Aid formula as it relates to pupil and district needs on December 3.

The Senate Committee on Budget and Revenues will hold a roundtable discussion of real property tax reform in New York City on December 4.