Senator Jeremy Zellner Named Chair Senate Standing Committee On Procurement And Contracts

Jeremy Zellner

(ALBANY, N.Y.) Senator Jeremy Zellner, representing New York’s 61st State Senate District, has been appointed Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Procurement and Contracts by Senate leadership, placing him in a key oversight role responsible for how billions of taxpayer dollars are spent through state purchasing and contracting.

The Procurement and Contracts Committee oversees legislation governing state procurement practices, contract transparency, and accountability in the use of public funds. As Chair, Senator Zellner will lead efforts to strengthen oversight, improve transparency, and ensure that state procurement policies are fair, competitive, and fiscally responsible.

“New Yorkers expect their government to be transparent, accountable, and responsible with taxpayer dollars,” said Senator Zellner. “I am honored to serve as Chair of the Procurement and Contracts Committee, and I look forward to advancing policies that protect taxpayers, support local businesses, and uphold the highest standards of integrity in state contracting.”

In addition to his committee leadership role, Senator Zellner will serve as a member of the following Senate standing committees:

• Banks

• Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business

• Housing, Construction and Community Development

• Internet and Technology

• Judiciary

• Labor

• Libraries

These assignments reflect Senator Zellner’s broad legislative priorities, including economic development, workforce protections, consumer safeguards, and the modernization of government operations.

Senator Zellner was elected to represent the 61st Senate District following a special election and represents communities across Western New York. He brings a strong focus on accountability, economic opportunity, and effective governance to his work in the State Senate.