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2 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A9941
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.637
- Referred to labor
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Relates to the definition of certain covered projects; relates to making certain provisions of the authorities budget office permanent
Signed by Governor · Sponsor James F. Brennan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6944
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the definition of certain covered projects; and to amend chapter 506 of the laws of 2009, relating to creating the authorities budget office, in relation to making certain sections permanent
Purpose of the bill
This bill extends section 14-a of chapter 506 of the laws of 2009 as it pertains to covered projects for hotel and convention centers.
Summary of specific provisions
§ 1- Amends the definition of a "covered project" to clarify that it is the entity which the authority enters into an agreement with is the covered entity.
§ 2- Amends § 14-a of chapter 506 of the laws of 2009 to extend the effectiveness thereof.
§ 3- Effective date.
Justification
Present law, which is set to expire June 30, 2012, provides that a hotel or convention center which falls under the definition of a covered project will be subject to labor neutrality contained in section 14-a of the public authorities reform act of 2009.
Prior legislative history
Chapter 506 of the laws of 2009
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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