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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Committee discharged and committed to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to aging
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Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a program of free parking for senior citizens
In Assembly Committee · Tourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development · Sponsor Dennis H. Gabryszak
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S278
Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to free passes for senior citizens
Purpose
To allow Senior Citizens 62 and over to enjoy free parking year round at state parks.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends section 13.19 of parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to allow the commissioner to establish a program where those individuals age 62 and over shall be issued an annual pass at no cost to use in New York State Parks.
Justification
Currently the Office of Parks and Historic Preservation through the Golden Park program gives Seniors free parking during the week, but not on weekends or on holidays. While this is extremely well received, we should not differentiate between the week and weekends for Seniors. If we believe Seniors should be able to park during the free some of the time, then Seniors should be able to park for free all of the time. This legislation will allow Seniors total access to our parks for free 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, 365 days a year. Rather than only Monday through Friday, not including holidays.
Bill history
S.3103 2007/2008; Referred to Aging Committee. S.3214/A.3909 of 2009/2010; Reported and Committed to Finance
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
120th day after becoming law.
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