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History
- Print number 7068a
- Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Authorizes NYS power authority to allow certain governments and corporations to bundle electrical services
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7068A
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the powers and duties of the power authority of the state of New York
Purpose
This bill would allow public entities such as county governments, municipalities, towns, villages, special districts, school districts, fire districts and not-for-profit organizations to bundle their electrical services.
Summary of provisions
This bill would amend section 1005 of the public authorities law by adding a new subdivision 24 to allow public entities and not-for-profit organizations to bundle their electrical services.
Justification
This bill would enable our communities to bundle electrical services in order to get a cheaper rate from the electric companies and lower their administrative fees. This will save our communities money and allow them to use these funds for other services.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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