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- Held for consideration in ways and means
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Enacts the New York State bicycle tourism promotion act
In Senate Committee · Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation · Sponsor José M. Serrano
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10325
Title of bill
An act to amend the economic development law, in relation to creating the New York State bicycle tourism promotion act
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to create the New York Bicycle Tourism Promotion Act, which will allow for the establishment of bicycle kiosks in local communities designed for rental to tourists.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill creates the New York Tour- ism Promotion Act as a new Article 17 in the Economic Development Law as follows:
§349 titles the act the New York Bicycle Tourism Promotion Act;
§350 provides for the legislative intent;
§351 defines the term "bicycle tourism kiosk";
§352 provides for the administration of the program by the Department of Economic Development, and allows the Department to contract with a statewide not-for-profit for the purposes of identifying and establish- ing bicycle kiosks;
§353 provides for grants to open and operate bicycle kiosk, up to $20,000; and,
§354 requires that the Department of Economic Development shall review the program six months after awarding grants.
Section 2 of the bill provide for an immediate effective date.
Justification
Bicycle tourism continues to increase in New York State on an annual basis. Initiatives such as the annual bike trek along the Erie Canal have grown to capacity in the past five years. As more and more travelers seek to actively participate in their vacations, and localized heritage tourism destinations increase, the need to accommo- date these travelers is essential.
This legislation will provide a mechanism for the State to collaborate with local tourism entities and local governments in order to facilitate bicycle tourism.
Legislative history
2008-08: A.7419 (Morelle) - Tourism, Arts & Sports Development Committee 2008:A.2399 (Morelle)/S.8141 (Serrano) - Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
Up to fifteen kiosks at $20,000 totaling $300,000 may be funded from existing or future appropriations.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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