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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Committee discharged and committed to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
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Enacts the New York State bicycle tourism promotion act
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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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 Tourism 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 establishing 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 accommodate 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
2005-2006: A.7419 Morelle 2008: S.8141 Serrano - Referred to Tourism, Recreation, and Sports Development
Fiscal implications
Up to fifteen kiosks at $20,000 totaling $300,000 may be funded from existing or future appropriations.
Effective date
Immediately.
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