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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Provides access to enroll in the EZPass program on applications for motor vehicle registration
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Matthew Titone
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing access to the E-ZPass program on applications for motor vehicle registrations
Purpose
Provides access to enroll in the E-ZPass program on applications for motor vehicle registration.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 362 of the public authorities law, amended by chapter 766 of the law of 1992, paragraph b, requires that the department of motor vehicles shall include on all motor vehicle registration applications as furnished by the commissioner of motor vehicles, the opportunity for such applicants to voluntarily participate in the E-ZPass program as prescribed by the authority of motor vehicles. The purpose of such measure is to facilitate participation in the E-ZPass, therefore the department of motor vehicles and the authority shall establish means by which the relevant information may be shared to achieve such purpose.
Section 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, that the commissioner of motor vehicles is immediately authorized and directed to promulgate, amend and/or repeal any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date.
Justification
Providing access to enroll in the EZ-Pass program on applications for motor vehicle registration creates a simple and effective way for more people to join and utilize E-ZPass. Since many drivers are unaware of how to apply for EZ-Pass, this creates an "E-Z enrollment" solution. The more people that use E-ZPass will lead to a reduction in overall traffic and congestion, which will in turn, reduce commuting time for drivers. Also, the wait time to cross bridges will be significantly reduced, and since there will be less idling of vehicles that are waiting to pay their tolls, pollution will be reduced.
Legislative history
2008: S.7259 - Referred to Transportation/A.11378 - Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, that the commissioner of motor vehicles is immediately authorized and directed to promulgate, amend and/or repeal any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date.
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