C 151: Provides for the election of eight Regents of the University of the State of New York
The bill proposes to fill vacancies in the regents of the University of the State of New York. The terms of several regents, including those from the second, fourth, eighth, ninth, and tenth judicial districts, expire on March 31, 2025. Due to resignations, the vacancies created by the expiration of these terms are being filled. The bill re-elects certain regents, including those from the second, fourth, and ninth judicial districts, for terms of five years, commencing on April 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill re-elects a regent from the eighth judicial district, elects a regent from the tenth judicial district, and elects two at-large regents for terms of one and four years, respectively.
- What is the current status of C 151?
- As of March 10, 2025, C 151 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on March 4, 2025, was "RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY".
- Did C 151 pass?
- Yes. C 151 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action March 4, 2025). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote C 151, and where is it now?
- C 151 was authored by Asm. Michael Benedetto with 1 coauthor.
| Mar. 04, 2025 | RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY |
| Mar. 02, 2025 | referred to education |
Assembly Resolution No. 151 BY: M. of A. Benedetto CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY providing for the election of eight Regents of the University of the State of New York WHEREAS, The term of one Regent of the University of the State of New York elected At Large and the terms of the Regents of the University of the State of New York from the second, fourth, eighth, ninth, and tenth Judicial Districts expire on the thirty-first day of March in the year two thousand twenty-five; and WHEREAS, The current terms of two Regents of the University of the State of New York elected At Large are vacant due to resignation; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That pursuant to the provisions of section 202 of the education law, the vacancies created by the expiration of these terms and for other cause are hereby filled by concurrent resolution; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That Hasoni Pratts of the county of Kings be re-elected Regent of the University of the State of New York from the second Judicial District for a term of five years commencing on the first day of April in the year two thousand twenty-five; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That Dr. Roger P. Catania of the county of Essex be re-elected Regent of the University of the State of New York from the fourth Judicial District for a term of five years commencing on the first day of April in the year two thousand twenty-five; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That Keith B. Wiley of the county of Erie be elected Regent of the University of the State of New York from the eighth Judicial District for a term of five years commencing on the first day of April in the year two thousand twenty-five; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That Dr. Frances G. Wills of the county of Westchester be re-elected Regent of the University of the State of New York from the ninth Judicial District for a term of five years commencing on the first day of April in the year two thousand twenty-five; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That Felicia Thomas-Williams of the county of Suffolk be elected Regent of the University of the State of New York from the tenth Judicial District for a term of five years commencing on the first day of April in the year two thousand twenty-five; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr. of the county of Queens be re-elected At Large a Regent of the University of the State of New York for a term of five years commencing on the first day of April in the year two thousand twenty-five; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That Roger B. Tilles of the county of Nassau be elected At Large a Regent of the University of the State of New York for a term of one year commencing on the first day of April in the year two thousand twenty-five; and RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That Brian J. Krist of the county of New York be elected At Large a Regent of the University of the State of New York for a term of four years commencing immediately.