Requires public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising rates or fees, or imposing new rates or fees.
Requires public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising rates or fees, or imposing new rates or fees.
Enacts the "utility ratepayer protection act"; requires legislative approval of increases in utility charges.
Enacts the "utility ratepayer protection act"; requires legislative approval of increases in utility charges.
Requires the public service commission hold public hearings on increases in utility rates, fees, rentals, or charges.
Requires the public service commission hold public hearings on increases in utility rates, fees, rentals, or charges.
Relates to requiring the board of regents to obtain legislative approval of any rule or regulation containing an unfunded mandate.
Provides that state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities are prohibited from imposing any fees, surcharges, or taxes that have not been approved by the state legislature.
Requires the New York city water board to wait at least thirty days after adoption of the city budget before setting its annual fees, rates, rents or other charges for the use of the sewage system or water system, or both.
Requires legislative approval of minimum wage increases promulgated through wage orders.