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2017 Legislative Bulletins

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: Legislature Returns to Albany

In this issue: As session kicks back off, troubling bill requiring RNs in assisted living placed on Assembly Floor Calendar; LeadingAge NY needs your help overcoming block of important TBI legislation; federal advocacy needed on HUD funding and AHCA; Governor Cuomo launches seventh round of REDC competition; Governor announces additional administration appointments; and Governor drives in style to Kosciuszko Bridge ribbon cutting ceremony.

April 28, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: LeadingAge NY Releases Final Budget Analysis

In this issue: LeadingAge NY releases comprehensive final budget analysis; with session kicking off again on Monday, please take action on priority bills; Governor Cuomo announces key administration appointments; and Senator Diaz announces candidacy for New York City Council.

April 21, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: Budget Negotiations Progressing

In this issue: Budget negotiations between Governor and Legislature making significant progress; during April recess, please engage state lawmakers on priority action items and connect with your congressional representatives; Governor launches third round of New NY Broadband Program; and Senator Latimer announces candidacy for Westchester County Executive.

April 7, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: Final Budget Countdown

In this issue: Just hours before deadline, Governor and Legislature still finalizing budget agreement; Governor endorses Medicaid counterproposal from New York congressional Democrats; advocacy needed to support HUD Section 202 and 811 program funding; and connect with your legislators during April recess.

March 31, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: Budget Season Enters Home Stretch

In this issue: “Mothership” and joint legislative budget subcommittees convene; with budget season entering the home stretch, please connect with your lawmakers today; PEAK Lobby Day recap; House set to vote on AHCA today; and Senator Ortt and predecessor face campaign finance charges.

March 24, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: Legislature Passes One-House Budget Resolutions

In this issue: Assembly and Senate pass one-house budget resolutions; CBO releases report on ACA replacement bill; President Trump unveils $1.15 trillion budget proposal; and LeadingAge PEAK Leadership Summit is next week.

March 17, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: One-House Bills Expected Monday

In this issue: Leaders preview Assembly and Senate budget proposals; last chance to contact your lawmakers before one-house bills are passed; CCRC Revitalization Act reintroduced in the Assembly; and House GOP unveils Affordable Care Act replacement bill.

March 10, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: Budget Revenue Consensus Reached

In this issue: Legislative leaders reach consensus on budget revenue; with one-house bills expected next week, advocacy is needed; home care workforce hearing recap; TBI/NHTD managed care carve-out bill passes Senate; ACF death and felony crime reporting bill placed on Assembly Floor Calendar; Governor Cuomo announces second round of broadband funding; and Governor Cuomo to set special elections for May 23rd.

March 3, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: Housing Budget Hearing, Federal Advocacy, and More

In this issue: Housing budget hearing recap; LeadingAge NY to testify at home care workforce hearing; with revenue consensus expected next week, budget advocacy needed; TBI/NHTD managed care carve-out bill coming before Senate on Feb. 28th; LeadingAge NY and other provider associations issue letter on federal Medicaid funding; and federal advocacy alert.

February 24, 2017

2017 Legislative Bulletins

Legislative Bulletin: Health/Medicaid Budget Hearing Recap

In this issue: LeadingAge NY testifies at Health/Medicaid budget hearing; Housing budget hearing is today; budget negotiations to ramp up after recess; legislation carving TBI/NHTD out of managed care on Senate Floor Calendar; bill requiring RNs in assisted living removed from Assembly Health Committee agenda; and leadership changes at HCR.

February 17, 2017
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