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Creates a commission to determine the future of the New York State thruway authority
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Title of bill
An act providing for the creation of a temporary state commission to determine the legal issues and costs regarding the future of the New York State thruway authority and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
Enactment of this legislation would create a commission to look into the legal. fiscal, and other issues involved with the abolition of the NYS Thruway Authority.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 names the Commission on the Future of the New York State Thruway Authority and spells out the goals of such commission.
Section 2 state the number of members to serve on the commission and who will have the responsibility for appointing such members.
Section 3 spells out the funding and resources for the commission.
Section 4 outlines personnel and compensation for such.
Section 5 explains meetings and powers.
Section 6 notes that the commission will present its findings to the Governor and legislative leaders.
Section 7 shows the effective date.
Justification
The NYS Thruway Authority was created over fifty years ago to construct, and then maintain the longest toll superhighway in the Nation. Back then, the Thruway was an engineering feat and was the first of its kind in the nation. By creating this authority, the state legislature established a new, separate entity to deal with the myriad issues that came with the construction of a major roadway.
However, with this roadway built, state government is in a position to abolish the tasks assigned to the Authority and assign them to other existing state agencies - most likely the NYS Department of Transportation.
At present, toll charged to motorists using this road create a revenue stream to maintain the roads and bridges belonging to the system. Creation of this commission, and the report it will issue, will give state legislators, the Governor, and the public a clearer picture of the technicalities involved in abolishing the NYS Thruway Authority, especially when it comes to the loss of toll revenues, long term debt obligations, legal ramifications and personnel matters.
Legislative history
New bill - 2008
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
Beneficial for local residents and motorists alike.
Effective date
120 days after having become law.
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