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History
- Signed chap.201
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- 3rd reading cal.704
- Substituted for S7819A
- Referred to education
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.936
- Reported
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the education law relating to contracts for the transportation of school children
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Suzi Oppenheimer
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A11067
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 552 of the laws of 1995 amending the education law relating to contracts for the transportation of school children, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general ideal of bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide a three year extender for student transportation contract provisions.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill. extends for another three years until January 1, 2014 chapter 55 of the laws of 1995 as amended by chapter 267 of the laws of 2007.
Justification
New safety or operational developments may be devised during the term of a contract for transportation services; often, these developments may not be capitalized on without causing a material change in the contract. This bill would permit a contract to be amended pursuant to the mutual agreement of the parties to the contract and subject to the final approval of the commissioner. A further stipulation provides that there be no added cost to the state caused by the benefit arising out of the contract amendment.
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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