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- Substituted by A6258
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.625
- Referred to local government
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In relation to local government borrowing practices and mandate relief
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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BILL NUMBER:S4954
Title of bill
An act to amend the local finance law and chapter 419 of the laws of 1991, amending the local finance law and other laws relating to providing relief to local governments for certain mandated programs and services, in relation to local government borrowing practices and mandate relief
Purpose
This bill would amend the local finance law and chapter 413 of the laws of 1991, by amending the local finance law relating to providing relief to local governments for certain mandated programs and services.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill would extend, until 2018, provisions authorizing municipalities to pay the first installment on an issue of serial bonds two years after the date of issuance of such bonds or two years after the date of the first bond anticipation note or notes issued in anticipation of such bonds, whichever is sooner.
Section two extends, until 2018, the authorization to redeem bonds prior to maturity in such amount and manner as may be determined by the finance board of the municipality.
Section three extends, until 2018, municipal authorization to issue variable rate bonds and notes.
Section four extends, until 2018, the suspension of the five percent down payment requirement in the circumstances set forth in LFL 107.00(d) (9).
Section five extends, until 2018, laws originally added by Chapter 413 ("COPS") and the lease-financing of certain public works (General Municipal Law § 109-b), variable rate obligations (LFL § 51.00 (5)), original issue discount bonds (LFL § 57.00 (0), and the promulgation of rules by the State Comptroller regarding the approval of negotiated sales of bonds (LFL § 57.10).
Justification
The provisions contained within this legislation were enacted to provide municipalities with expanded debt issuance and management options. The extension of these provisions will provide mandate relief and ensure, that municipalities continue. to realize financial flexibility, while at the same time reserving the Legislature's opportunity to review the implementation in light of changing fiscal conditions.
Legislative history
Chapter 91 of the Laws of 2012.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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