Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo

1 Co-sponsor

• Timothy M. Kennedy

BILL NUMBER:S3215

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, the public authorities law and the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing tuition increases for the State University of New York at Buffalo (Part A); to amend the education law, in relation to the use of State University of New York at Buffalo property (Part B); to amend the education law, the state finance law and the tax law, in relation to the ability of the state university trustees to purchase items and enter into contracts and agreements (Part C); to amend the education law and the state finance law, in relation to the distribution of money received from various sources related to the State University of New York at Buffalo (Part D); to amend the education law, in relation to providing that certain lease of the State University of New York at Buffalo need not be submitted to the attorney general for his or her approval (Part E); and to direct the chancellor of the state university of New York and the comptroller of the state of New York to conduct a three year study of the "UB 2020 flexibility and economic growth act" (Part F)

Purpose

To allow the University at Buffalo greater flexibility and autonomy in regard to leasing, contracting, tuition increases, and the overall daily operation at the University.

Summary of specific provisions

This act shall be known as the "UB 2020 Flexibility and Economic Growth Act." The legislation amends various sections of the Education Law, the Public Authorities Law, the General Municipal Law, the State Finance Law, and the Tax Law.

Justification

Under the current economic climate, New York State must develop a globally competitive, diversified economy. As New York's leading public research university, the provisions detailed in this legislation will transform the university at Buffalo into a model twenty-first century public university. This transformation will reinvigorate the Western New York region, spur the local economy and improve the quality of life of its residents.

Prior legislative history

None.

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately, with provisions.