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- Referred to higher education
- Print number 2020b
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Print number 2020a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo
In Senate Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor William T. Stachowski
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A2020B
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, the public authori- ties law and the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing tuition increases for the State University of New York at Buffalo (Part A); to amend the education law, in relation to the use of State Univer- sity of New York at Buffalo property (Part B); to amend the education law, the state finance law and the tax law, in relation to the ability of the state university trustees to purchase items and enter into contracts and agreements (Part C); to amend the education law and the state finance law, in relation to the distribution of money received from various sources related to the State University of New York at Buffalo (Part D); and to amend the education law, in relation to provid- ing that certain lease of the State University of New York at Buffalo need not be submitted to the attorney general for his or her approval (Part E)
Purpose of the bill
To allow the University at Buffalo greater flexi- bility and autonomy in regard to leasing, contracting, tuition increases, and the overall daily operation at the University.
Summary of specific provisions
This act shall be known as the "UB 2020 Flexibility and Economic Growth Act.
The legislation amends various sections of the Education Law, the Public Authorities Law, the General Municipal Law, the State Finance Law, and the Tax Law.
Justification
Under the current economic climate, New York State must develop a globally competitive, diversified economy. As New York's lead- ing public research university, the provisions detailed in this legis- lation will transform the University at Buffalo into a model twenty- first century public university. This transformation will reinvigorate the Western New York region, spur the local economy and improve the quality of life of its residents.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
Yet to be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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