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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Substituted by A8124
- Ordered to third reading cal.1349
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
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Authorizes the disposal of computers through donation to not-for-profit institutions for use by senior citizens or low income individuals
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Ellen C. Jaffee
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5667
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing the disposal of computers through donation to not-for-profit institutions for use by senior citizens or low income individuals
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would authorize not-for-profit institutions to receive donated computers from municipalities for use by senior citizens and low income individuals.
Summary of specific provisions
Current law authorizes municipalities to donate unused computers to schools and libraries and also authorizes not-for-profit institutions to receive donated computers from municipalities for use by individuals with disabilities.
Justification
There are many not-for-profit institutions which are currently not included in law that would benefit from donated computers from municipalities and this legislation allows for more of these institutions to receive such computers.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately, with provisions.
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