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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Appoints a Niagara county resident and St. Lawrence county resident to the power authority of the state of New York
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Francine DelMonte
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to appointing a Niagara county and St. Lawrence county resident to the power authority of the state of New York
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends section 1003 of the public authorities law, as amended by chapter 766 of the laws of 2005, in order to provide that the New York power Authority Board of Trustees contains one Trustee who resides in Niagara County, and one Trustee who resides in 8t. Lawrence County.
Purpose and justification
The Niagara power Project is the biggest electricity producer in New York state and according to the New York Power Authority generates 2.4 million kilowatts - enough to light 24 million 100-watt bulbs at once. This low-cost electricity saves the state's residents and businesses hundreds of millions of dollars a year. However, the citizens of Niagara County have no representation on the Power Authorities Board of Trustees.
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project, located in St. Lawrence County, is the second largest facility operated by the power Authority. St. Lawrence County is currently represented on the board and this legislation would ensure future representation.
Prior legislative history
S.8599 of 2008.
Fiscal implication
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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