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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Relates to discounted bridge and tunnel tokens issued to senior citizens
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2908
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to discounted bridge and tunnel tokens issued to senior citizens
Purpose or general idea of bill
To give senior citizens a fifty-percent discount for bridge and tunnel tolls.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Amends the public authorities law by adding a new section 553-j to require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to offer 50% discount bridge and tunnel tokens or other payment devices to senior citizens.
Section 2. Effective date.
JUSTIFICATION
Senior citizens, many of which are living on fixed incomes, have worked hard all their lives. The recent downturn in the economy has placed a heavy financial burden on them. Their incomes cannot keep pace with today's rising cost of living. It is getting more difficult for seniors to make ends meet with higher utility, food and other costs. Seniors also spend a disproportionate amount of their income on doctor bills and prescription drugs. Many have seen their life savings dwindle with the downturn in the stock market as well. This legislation recognizes the hardships that many seniors face today. It will assist them by reducing the cost of bridge and tunnel tolls by 50%.
Prior legislative history
2013: S.4138 - Died in Transportation / A.6197 - Died in corporations, authorities and commissions 2012: S.5907 Referred to Transportation / A.10429 Referred to Corporations Authorities and Commissions 2011: S.5907 Referred to Rules 2009: S.6238 - Referred to Transportation 2008: S.6238 - Referred to Rules
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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