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The 2025 Who’s Who in Government Relations:
May 05, 2025
Please join us in congratulating Albany veteran Michele O’Connor for her recognition by City & State in their esteemed 2025 Who’s Who in Government Relations!
New York Capital Brief:
August 28, 2026
Greetings from Albany, NY
In this edition, we provide an overview of recent legislative activity, response to proposed health insurance rate increases, updates on temporary protected status decisions, the alleged plot to attack the Capitol and other items.
Post-Session Governor Action on Bills
Since the last scheduled day of the 2026 legislative session in June, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed 144 bills into law. She currently has 21 bills on her desk awaiting action, while an additional 467 bills have passed both houses and are awaiting delivery to her desk.
Hochul has generally taken action on legislation in thematic packages, signing multiple bills on related topics at the same time. Recent packages of bills signed have included bills addressing:
- Peace officer status for certain security officers and other personnel
- Real property tax exemptions
- Naming or dedicating sections of highways to individuals
- Local occupancy, hotel and motel taxes, including permits and authorizations
- School speed-zone camera demonstration programs
- Department of Environmental Conservation’s authority to manage certain marine life
- Alcohol licenses and exemptions for sales near or at certain premises