Senator Smith Announces Committee Chairmanships

Malcolm A. Smith

December 7, 2008

(Albany, NY) Senator Malcolm A. Smith today announced Committee Chairmanships.

"Each of the senators I'm appointing today brings a breadth of experience and expertise that will help plot a new course for the State Senate and reform the way business is done in Albany," said Senator Smith. "I am pleased to work side by side with such talented and dedicated public servants in the new Senate Majority."

Senator Bill Stachowski will serve as Deputy Majority Leader for Legislative Operations.

will serve as Deputy Majority Leader for Legislative Operations.

Senator Neil Breslin will Chair the Senate Committee on Insurance.

will Chair the Senate Committee on Insurance.

Senator Toby Ann Stavisky will Chair the Senate Committee on Higher Education.

will Chair the Senate Committee on Higher Education.

Senator José Serrano will Chair the Senate Committee on Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development.

will Chair the Senate Committee on Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development.

Senator Darrel Aubertine will Chair the Senate Committee on Agriculture.

will Chair the Senate Committee on Agriculture.

Each of these Chairmanships has a $12, 500 allowance for the member.