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- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Relates to the commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 154 of the laws of 1921, relating to the port authority of New York and New Jersey, in relation to the commissioners of such authority
Purpose
The purpose of this bill would be to assign both of the two non-designated seats to the surrounding communities.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends article 4 of section 1 of chapter 154 of the laws of 1921 as it relates to assigning the two non-designated seats on the Port Authority board to a voter from either the county of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster or Westchester, and a voter form either the county of Nassau or Suffolk.
Justification
The Port Authority facilities have dramatic impacts on the region; shaping its growth, economy, environment and quality of life. The surrounding communities should be afforded the two (2) remaining seats on the Board of Commissioners in order to ensure that the views, perspectives and concerns of the inhabitants of the region are factored into the decisions made by the Port Authority.
Legislative history
2008 - S.8763 - Referred to Rules
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect upon the enactment into law by the state of New Jersey of legislation having an identical effect with this act, but if the state of New Jersey shall have already enacted such legislation, this act shall take effect immediately.
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