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History
- Signed chap.79
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.610
- Substituted for A10067
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.621
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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Extends until July 1, 2015, the expiration of the authorization to the New York Zoological Society to offer a free one day admission to the zoological park
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Jose Rivera
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BILL NUMBER:S6588
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 383 of the laws of 1991, relating to the incorporation of the New York Zoological Society, in relation to extending the expiration date of free one day admission to the zoological park
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to extend the expiration date of the one day free admission policy of the zoological park of the New York Zoological Society (the Bronx Zoo) for an additional three years.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends section 3 of Chapter 383 of the Laws of 1991, that relates to the incorporation of the New York Zoological Society, to continue to reserve at least one day in each week as a free admission day for the general public, subject to such rules and regulations as the corporation may prescribe.
Existing law
Chapter 49 of the Laws of 2009 expires July 1, 2012.
Justification
This legislation was initially signed into law as Chapter 77 of the Laws of 2000. This bill extends the provisions of Chapter 77 which extends the one-day free admission policy per week for another three years. The Zoo will be able to maintain a viable fiscal position and provide the necessary means required to operate this world class facility. In addition, the Zoo will be able to maintain its educational programs for school children and continue to provide its patrons with one free admission day. Zoo attendance over the last three years, while the one-day free admission was in effect, has increased overall.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire July 1, 2015.
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