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James Skoufis

Chairman of Committee on Investigations and Government Operations

( D ) 42nd Senate District

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  • Introduced
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    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Delivered to Governor
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Relates to the maximum allowable timeframes to respond to requests for records under the freedom of information act

January 21, 2025

Passed Assembly

Sponsored by James Skoufis

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Transparency is a critical tool for a functioning democracy. Now more than ever, we have a duty to reinforce trust between government and citizens – exactly what Freedom of Information Law was intended to do.

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James Skoufis

(D)

42nd District

2025-S5708


  • Introduced
    • In Committee Assembly
    • In Committee Senate
    • On Floor Calendar Assembly
    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed By Governor

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold

February 28, 2025

Passed Assembly

Sponsored by James Skoufis

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If it doesn’t present an ongoing cost to the manufacturer, there’s no need for you to keep paying for it. That’s where it should end, and I’m going to keep fighting to make sure it does.

Senator James Skoufis
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James Skoufis

(D)

42nd District

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