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History
- Signed chap.200
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- 3rd reading cal.702
- Substituted for S7816A
- Referred to education
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.972
- Reported
- Referred to education
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Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to disposal of surplus computer equipment by political subdivisions
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Suzi Oppenheimer
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A11064
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 618 of the laws of 1998, amend- ing the general municipal law and the education law relating to disposal of surplus computer equipment by political subdivisions, in relation to extending the expiration of such chapter
Purpose or general ideal of bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide a three year extender for computer donation provisions.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill extends for three years until July 1, 2013 chapter 618 .of the laws of 1998 about donation of computer equipment.
Justification
The enactment of chapter 618 of the laws of 1998 and the extension granted in 2001, 2004, and 2007 enabled political subdivisions to donate surplus computer equipment through SED's C.R.E.A.T.E. Programs (5318 of the Education law). To date, hundreds of computers have been donated to local schools, libraries and other not-for-profit organiza- tions. This bill will extend this law and allow local governments to continue to dispose of surplus computer equipment in a fair and equita- ble manner.
Prior legislative history
The Legislature has previously extended this provision.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately, with a three-year sunset provision.
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