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History
- Signed chap.49
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.490
- Substituted for A7394A
- Referred to tourism, arts and sports development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.180
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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Companion bill
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Extends the free one day admission program to the zoological park
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Jose Rivera
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 383 of the laws of 1991, relating to the incorporation of the New York Zoological Society, in relation to extending the expiration date of free one day admission to the zoological park
Purpose
Extends the expiration date of the free one day admission to the zoological park (Bronx Zoo) of the New York Zoological Society for an additional three years.
Summary of provisions
This bill continues to reserve at least one day in each week as free admission day for the public, subject to such rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by said corporation.
Existing law
Chapter 71 of the Laws of 2006 expires July 1, 2009.
Justification
This legislation was signed into law by the Governor on June 23, as Chapter 77 of the Laws of 2000. By extending the one-day free admission policy for another three years, the Zoo will be able to maintain a viable fiscal position and provide the necessary means required to operate this world class facility. In addition, the Zoo will be able to maintain its educational programs for school children and continue to provide its patrons with one free admission day. Zoo attendance over the last three years, while the one-day free admission was in effect, has increased overall.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire July 1, 2012.
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