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- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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Changes the one part-time judgeship in the city of Albany to a full-time judgeship; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor John McEneny
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Title of bill
An act to amend the uniform city court act, in relation to the city court of Albany and repealing certain provisions of the judiciary law relating thereto
Purpose or general idea of bill
To change the one part-time judgeship in the city of Albany to a full-time judgeship.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 Repeals the second unnumbered clause of section 221-i of the judiciary law. Section 2 amends paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) of section 2104 of the uniform city court act Section 3 is the explanation of the transition Section 4 is the effective date
Justification
This legislation is needed due to the increasing number of cases that are being heard in Albany City Court. This legislation is supported by the City of Albany and the Unified Court System.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
This would cost approximately $80,000 annually beginning in the fiscal year 2010/2011. (per the New York State Office of Court Administration)
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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