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S1213Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA2224

Relates to the designation of representatives, one upon recommendation of the mayor of Buffalo and one by the Buffalo common council, to the Niagara Frontier transporation authority

Sponsor Antoine M. ThompsonSD-60+1 co-sponsorAffects Economy
Status
In Senate Committee
Rules
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Antoine M. Thompson

Senator · Senate District 60

History

  1. Reported and committed to rules
  2. Print number 1213a
  3. Amend (t) and recommit to finance
  4. Reported and committed to finance
  5. Referred to transportation
  6. Returned to senate
  7. Died in assembly
  8. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
  9. Delivered to assembly
  10. Passed senateVote 32–29
  11. Advanced to third reading
  12. 2nd report cal.
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  1. 1st report cal.159
  2. Reported and committed to finance
  3. Referred to transportation

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A2224Assembly

Provides that 2 members of the Niagara Frontier transportation authority will be appointed upon recommendation of the mayor of Buffalo and of the Buffalo common council

In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Crystal Peoples-Stokes

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Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the member positions of the Niagara Frontier transportation authority

Purpose

Provides the City of Buffalo representation on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Board by appointments from the Mayor of Buffalo and the Buffalo common Council.

Summary of provisions

Amends Section 1299-c of the public authorities law by providing for two seats on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Board upon written recommendation of the Mayor of Buffalo and the other seat upon the written recommendation of the Buffalo Common council. The term for the newly appointed members ending June thirtieth, two thousand sixteen.

Existing law

New bill.

Justification

Since the inception of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) the Board of Directors has consisted of a chairman and ten members with one of the members being appointed by the Erie County Executive and one by the Erie County Legislature, while the city of Buffalo has had none. The residents of the City of Buffalo make up one of the largest if not the largest customer base for the NFTA and should be represented on this board. As we move forward and the NFTA is committed to developing Buffalo's waterfront now, more than ever, it is appropriate to add two members to the Board, one appointed by the Mayor of Buffalo and one member appointed by the City of Buffalo Common council who will represent the city of Buffalo residents and their interests.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

There is no cost to the State.

Effective date

30th day after becoming law.

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