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- Signed chap.75
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.409
- Substituted for A7109
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.614
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- Referred to cities
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Extends the provisions of chapter 890 of the laws of 1982 relating to establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in NYC
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Sheldon Silver
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BILL NUMBER:S4778
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 890 of the laws of 1982, relating to the establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York city, in relation to extending the effectiveness of such chapter for two additional years
Purpose
This bill amends Chapter 890 of the Laws of 1982 to extend its effectiveness until September 1, 2012. The bill would continue reduced water rates for hospitals and charitable institutions in New York City.
Reasons for support
This legislation will extend for two years a long standing reduction in water charges offered to hospitals and other charitable organizations. This benefit for charitable organizations was amended in 1980 to include grade schools associated with houses of worship and has been reauthorized every two years since.
Legislative history
The statute is renewed at the request of NYC every two years
Fiscal implications
The fiscal impact on water and sewer revenues paid to the New York City Water Board is negligible.
Effective date
Immediately, and shall be deemed to have been in effect on and after September 1, 2010.
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