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- Substituted by A9813
- Ordered to third reading cal.1323
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to cities
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Extends the effectiveness of chapter 890 of the laws of 1982, relating to establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York City
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Sheldon Silver
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BILL NUMBER:S7613
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 890 of the laws of 1982, relating to the establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York city, in relation to extending the effectiveness of such chapter for two additional years
Purpose
Extends the effectiveness of chapter 890 of the laws of 1982, relating to the establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York City.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends Chapter 890 of the Laws of 1982 to extend its expiration date until September 1, 2014. This legislation would continue reduced water rates for hospitals and charitable institutions in New York City.
Section two is the effective date.
Justification
This legislation would extend for two years a longstanding reduction in water charges offered to hospitals and other charitable organizations in New York City. The continuation of the exemptions would help to ease some of the financial burdens on these important institutions.
Prior legislative history
2011: A.7109 (Silver)/S.4778 (Golden)-Chapter 75 of the Laws of 2011
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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