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S7876Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA10997

Provides that one member of the board of the city of Yonkers industrial development agency shall be appointed by the city council of such city

Sponsor Andrea Stewart-CousinsSD-35Affects Local Government
Status
Signed by Governor
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Signed into law

Bill progress

Signed into law

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Primary sponsor
Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Senator · Senate District 35

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History

  1. Signed chap.475
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to senate
  4. Passed assembly
  5. Ordered to third reading rules cal.544
  6. Substituted for A10997
  7. Referred to local governments
  8. Delivered to assembly
  9. Passed senateVote 60–0
  10. Advanced to third reading
  11. 2nd report cal.
  12. 1st report cal.925
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  1. Referred to local government

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A10997Assembly

Provides that one member of the board of the city of Yonkers industrial development agency shall be appointed by the city council of such city

Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Mike Spano

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Title of bill

An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the membership of the city of Yonkers industrial development agency

Purpose or general idea of bill

Provides that one member of the board of the city of Yonkers Industrial Development Agency shall be appointed by the City Council of such city.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 amends Section 903 of the general municipal law, as added by chapter 83 of the laws of 1982 to include: six of such members shall be appointed by the mayor of the city of Yonkers and one such member shall be appointed by a majority vote of the city council of the city of Yonkers.

Justification

This measure provides for greater oversight and accountability by enabling the Yonkers City Council, by majority vote, to appoint a member of the Yonkers IDA which would only benefit the needs of Yonkers.

Legislative history

New Bill - 2010

Fiscal implications

None to the State.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to vacancies in the membership of the City of Yonkers Industrial Development Agency occurring on or after such date.

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