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S3433Senate2011-2012 Session

Establishes the high performance computing program within the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21+1 co-sponsorAffects Economy
Status
In Senate Committee
Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

1 Co-sponsor

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  1. Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
  2. Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

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BILL NUMBER:S3433

Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the high performance computing program

Purpose

This legislation creates the High Performance Computing Program within the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) that will select and fund projects to connect researchers and businesses with New York State's high performance computing resources.

Summary of provisions

The New York state public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 3154-a to establish the High Performance Computing Program. The Foundation shall make funds available for the program pursuant to a request for proposal process to New York State academic research institutions or a partnership of New York State academic research institutions. Requests for proposals for the program shall begin August 2012, and be made every three years thereafter. Each recipient of funds shall make an annual report.

Justification

This legislation creates in law a process for selecting New York state academic research institutions for the use of the State's high performance computing resources, as well as funding and reporting requirements.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

All funds for this program are subject to available appropriations.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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