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- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1149
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
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Establishes the high performance computing program within the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Marc Alessi
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the high performance computing program
Purpose
This legislation creates the High Performance Computing Program within the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (d.b.a. NYSTAR) that will select and fund projects to connect researchers and businesses with New York State's high performance computing resources.
Summary of provisions
The New York state public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 3154-a to establish the High Performance Computing Program. The Foundation shall make funds available for the program pursuant to a request for proposal process to New York State academic research institutions or a partnership of New York State academic research institutions. Requests for proposals for the program shall begin August 2011, and be made every three years thereafter. Each recipient of funds shall make an annual report.
Justification
This legislation creates in law a process for selecting New York state academic research institutions for the use of the State's high performance computing resources, as well as funding and reporting requirements.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
All funds for this program are subject to available appropriations.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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