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- Substituted by A31
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.62
- Referred to transportation
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Relates to requirements for metropolitan transportation authority hearings for proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes
Vetoed · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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BILL NUMBER:S776
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requirements for metropolitan transportation authority hearings for proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes
Purpose
Requires the MTA to hold hearings regarding changes in fares or service in each county and to limit the number of hearings per day to one.
Summary of provisions
Section 1263 of the public authorities law is amended by adding a new subdivision 10
Justification
In the most recent round of public comment hearings regarding fare increases and service cuts, the MTA held nine forums simultaneously in different areas of the MTA region, inhibiting commuters access to information and their ability to publicly comment on the proposals in three of the MTA regions affected by these increases and/or service cuts. Holding multiple hearings on a single day also inhibits the members of the MT A board from attending hearings in the regions they were appointed to represent.
This legislation would require the MTA to hold a public hearing in each county affected by a proposed fare increase or major change in service and limit the number of hearings to one per calendar day. These changes will ensure that the public will have the ability to comment on proposed changes to the cost of and level of service that the MTA provides them. They will also ensure that board members appointed to represent the public are able to assess the impact that such proposals will have on their everyday lives.
Legislative history
2012: Rules Committee/Passed Assembly (S.7372/A.1726A)
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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