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- Signed chap.443
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.344
- Substituted for A5530A
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 57–3
- Ordered to third reading cal.1230
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
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- Print number 2747a
- Amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a 3 and a 5 year vehicular access fee for all state parks
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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BILL NUMBER:S2747A
Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to providing for a three-year and a five-year access fee
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide for a three and five-year general access pass for all state Parks.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would provide that the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation shall offer for purchase a three-year and five-year general access pass for all State Parks. Such permit would be called the "Three-year Empire Passport" and the "Five-year Empire Passport".
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
There is currently a one-year general access pass for State parks called the Empire Passport.
Justification
The New York State Parks system was the first of its kind in the United States. By understanding the intrinsic value of our state's natural beauty and historical significance, previous generations of New Yorkers have made this pioneering spirit their legacy. Now, when faced with incredibly hard choices brought on by a dire recession, New Yorkers must once again find ways to protect our parks and historic sites.
By creating a three and five-year version of the Empire Passport, we offer the opportunity for the citizens of New York State to invest in their parks, as well as in the legacy we hope to pass on to generations to come. This Empire Passport would not only increase revenue but also encourage natural stewardship and offer a discounted rate for families seeking economical opportunities for education and entertainment.
Prior legislative history
2009/2010: Senate Amended and Recommitted to Finance. Print Number S.7352A. Assembly Amended and Recommitted to Ways and Means. Print Number A.10122A. 2011: Senate: Referred to Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation Assembly: Referred to Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Not applicable.
Effective date
This act shall take effect January 1, 2013.
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