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- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.983
- Reported and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 7280a
- Amend (t) and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for Riverdale Country School, Inc.
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing for the financing and construction of capital facilities for the Riverdale Country School, Inc.
Purpose
To enable the Riverdale Country School, Inc. to replace existing obligations with more cost-effective debt obligations utilizing Dormitory Authority financing and to allow the school to pursue other opportunities made possible by Dormitory Authority-issued obligations.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 1676 of the public authorities law by adding a new undesignated subparagraph including the Riverdale Country School in the list of entities deemed to be a "dormitory".
Section 2 amends subdivision 1 of section 1680 of the public authorities law by adding a new undesignated paragraph including the Riverdale Country School in the list of entities deemed to be an "educational institution".
Section 3 provides that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
The Riverdale Country School, is one of the oldest independent country day schools in the united States and is located on two wooded campuses in the northwest corner of New York City. The School seeks authorization to meet its financing and refinancing needs through the issuance of debt through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).
This legislation will authorize DASNY to assist the Riverdale Country School, Inc. through the issuance of DASNY Obligations.
Legislative history
This is a New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State or municipal entities.
Effective date
This Act shall take effect immediately.
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