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History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Relates to public hearings prior to fee or rate increases by the metropolitan transportation authority
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Marcos Crespo
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BILL NUMBER:S861
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the power of the metropolitan transportation authority to increase rates and fees
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require the Metropolitan Transit Authority to hold public hearings when they propose to raise fares, tolls, etc when such proposed increase would represent a significant increase in the overall cost of transportation services.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Amends the Public Authorities Law, section 1266 (3). Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to hold public hearings throughout the metropolitan commuter transportation area when fares, tolls, rates, charges, the parking of vehicles and other fees for the transportation of passengers, are proposed to be increased. Such proposed increase must represent a significant increase in the overall cost of such transportation services
Section 2. Effective Date
Existing law
Public Authorities Law; Title 11 - Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority; Section 1266- Special Powers of the Authority. Current statute does not specific as to where the public hearings should be held.
Justification
Any new or increased fares, tolls, rates, or surcharges should be justified to the riding public by requiring the MTA to hold public hearings throughout their service area to allow for public input when such proposal will represent a significant increase in the cost of services.
Legislative history
2012: S.349 - Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions/A.1174 - Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions 2011: S.349 - Notice of Committee Consideration Requested, Committee Discharged and Committed to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions/A.1174 - Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions 2010: S.3431 - Referred to Transportation/A.8845- Referred to Transportation 2009: S.3431 - Referred to Transportation A.6810 - Enacting Clause Stricken A.8845Referred to Transportation 2007-08 A.7085 - Advanced to Third Reading 2007: A.3310 - Enacting Clause Stricken
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after enactment.
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