Pre-session Press Briefing Regarding Historic Legislative Rules Reforms At 2:15 PM
Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith and Members to Hold Press Conference Immediately Following Session
Austin Shafran, Press Secretary to State Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith will hold a pre-session press briefing at 2:15 PM to discuss an historic rules reform package being proposed by resolution today. These reforms are the first steps being takenby the new Majority to fundamentally change the Chamber to create a more openand deliberative body. If passed, they will be the first substantive changes to Senate floor and committee operationsin decades.
A press conference with Senator Smith and members, as well as representatives of good government groups will take place immediately following the close ofsession at approximately 4:30 to 5 PM.
WHEN:
Press Briefing: Monday, January 12 @ 2:15 PM
Press Conference: Monday, January 12 @ approx. 4:30 – 5 PM
WHERE:
Press Briefing: Outside of Room 334, 3rd Floor, Capitol
Press Conference: Senate Majority Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol
WHO:
Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith and other members
Representatives of good government groups