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- Substituted by A10303A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1050
- Reported and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to transportation
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Requires the MTA to hold hearings in each county that is allocated a voting member of the MTA before proposed changes in services or fares can take effect
Vetoed · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the metropolitan transportation authority to hold hearings in each county that is allocated a voting member of the metropolitan transportation authority on separate days before any proposed changes in services or fares are implemented
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to require the MTA to hold hearings regarding changes in fares or service in each county and to limit hearings to per day.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1263 of the public authorities law is amended by adding a new subdivision 10 to read as follows:
The authority shall hold a public hearing in each county that is allocated a voting member of the metropolitan transportation authority under this section, and that is affected by the proposed changes in services and fares, before any proposed changes in services or fares can take effect; provided, however, that such public hearings shall be limited to one hearing per calendar day.
Justification
In the most recent round of public comment hearings, the MTA held multiple forums simultaneously in different boroughs. The MTA does not require board members to attend a specified number of hearings, and the practice of scheduling simultaneous hearings reduces the number of members at a specific event. As a result, the public's thoughts on fare hikes, service cuts and other changes are heard by fewer board members than is optimal.
Prior legislative history
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Fiscal implications
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Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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