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2 Co-sponsors
History
- Signed chap.220
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.526
- Substituted for A9455
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.408
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- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to adding a second non-voting member to the Niagara Frontier transportation authority
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6536
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the composition of the Niagara Frontier transportation authority
Purpose
To provide a member of the Buffalo Niagara transit dependent/disabled community a non-voting position on the NFTA Board of Commissioners. Such a person would be appointed by the Governor.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 1299-c by adding a new subdivision c.
Justification
Under current law, the NFTA Board of Commissioners consists of one chairman, ten voting members, and one non-voting member representing the Authority's largest labor organization. All members are recommended to, and appointed by, the governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate.
The existing appointment process allows the governor to appoint board members, excluding the non-voting labor member, from any group or constituency. The addition of a member of the region's transit dependent/disabled community will facilitate input from those communities and result in better public service. The transit dependent and/or disabled community represents a significant percentage of the NFTA Metro ridership base. The appointment of this member will ensure that their interests are properly represented and taken into consideration by the board. This member would also provide real time input from those constituencies and help the NFTA best serve and connect with riders.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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